Plumbing Designer II

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc is seeking a Plumbing Designer II to prepare design drawings and support project execution. The role involves creating accurate models, maintaining design standards, and coordinating with engineers, architects, and clients on site observations.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical degree and 3–5 years of related experience, plus hands-on knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and related software.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret plans from multiple disciplines.
• Familiarity with building design specifications and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and basic math.
• Proficiency with industry software and related engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Process drawings from architects into usable design models.
• Create electronic drawings with accuracy using industry software.
• Assist in developing design approaches and concepts with guidance from senior staff.
• Perform design layout and sizing for assigned projects.
• Support data collection and field verification as needed.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CAD staff.
• Review shop drawings and track design changes.
• Keep project files organized and up to date.

Skills

Reading plans

Engineering knowledge

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

TRACE

HASS

SKM

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well‑being, and personal growth of its employees.

SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee‑owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.

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Looking for a Plumbing Designer II

The Plumbing Designer II prepares design drawings using industry software and maintains high quality standards, maintains communication with team members and clients, and performs on‑site observations as needed. It provides project layouts and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements and assists in the development of drawings and sketches required to complete a project design in a particular discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team
• Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
• Assists in the development of design approaches and concepts on assigned projects with assistance from senior design staff
• Implements design requirements as related by design team
• Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects
• Assists in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design
• Identifies issues with designs and communicates issues with senior designers and engineers as they arise
• Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
• Assists the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers
• Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
• Visually reviews plans for defects in design work
• Plans work and performs tasks in accordance with the man‑hour budget
• Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
• Assists in data collection and/or field verification
• Assists with on‑site observations during construction and coordinates design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers under the direction of senior design staff
• Assists the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized package
• Assists with the upkeep of project design and construction files
• Learns to review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules
• Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
• Assists in the training and mentoring of team members

An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:

• Two‑year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus three years applicable experience OR five years applicable experience
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of construction terminology
• Knowledge of basic math
• Knowledge of building design specifications
• General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
• General knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines

SSR is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative Action Employer

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