Plumbing Designer - BIM, Schematics & Construction Docs

DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. seeks talented engineers and designers to contribute to project growth. You will provide design assistance on selected projects and collaborate with BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.

The role emphasizes applying DBR design standards, producing schematic and development drawings, researching design options, and ensuring drawings comply with standards while supporting project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Technical/Associate Degree with 1 year of related work experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply DBR design standards per appropriate design manual and as directed by the Practice Area Leader (PAL).
• Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or Technical/Training Mentor such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed.
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design. Responsible for reviewing all calculations with Technical/Training Mentor.
• Research and select equipment based on Technical/Training Mentor recommendations and fill out schedules.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings.
• Research design options as directed by Project Manager or Technical/Training Mentor. Document and share that research.
• Research code issues.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Keep Project Manager or Technical/Training Mentor informed of workload.
• Prepare preliminary task list.
• Edit specifications.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
• Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed.
• Continue learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Skills

Revit drafting

AutoCAD drafting

Reading drawings

Office software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Technical/Associate Degree with 1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED with 2 years experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. seeks talented engineers and designers to contribute to project growth. You will provide design assistance on selected projects and collaborate with BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.

The role emphasizes applying DBR design standards, producing schematic and development drawings, researching design options, and ensuring drawings comply with standards while supporting project teams.