Plumbing Designer II

Southland Industries Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking a Plumbing Designer II to lead design teams on large projects in various markets such as healthcare and commercial. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, excellent technical knowledge, and strong communication skills. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Annual incentive program

100% Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for Employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong public speaking skills needed.
• Ability to manage multiple designers.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of designers on large projects.
• Completes calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Monitors long-term project deadlines.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable systems design

Strong computer skills (Revit, CAD, Microsoft Office)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Watch your engineering designs come to life! As a Plumbing Designer II at Southland Industries, you\'ll experience the excitement of working on design-build and design-assist projects in healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. You\'ll work hand in hand with our model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff through all aspects of a project to create a design that is practical, efficient and cost effective. You\'ll also have access to internal teams using the most innovative practices in virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time feedback from the field.

What you’ll do

• Leads a team of designers on large projects.
• Monitors long-term project deadlines and ensures deliverables are met.
• QC work done by less-experienced designers.
• Represents Southland plumbing design to all project parties and attends in-person meetings with owners, general contractors and AHJs.
• Strong PM skills including creation of projections, plumbing design budget management, and the ability to produce and follow change orders.
• Ability to manage multiple designers to meet deliverables, deadlines, and objectives.
• Completes calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for large projects.
• Oversees entire lifecycle of large projects as it pertains to plumbing including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assisting with field-generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts.
• Works under general supervision and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Make decisions based on issues and possible courses of action.
• May supervise a few engineers and/or technicians on a project basis.

What you’ll need to be successful

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC and plumbing, and a general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Revit, CAD, and Microsoft Office products such as Excel.

YOU Matter

BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that\'s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you\'re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we\'re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you\'ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you\re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then join our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Colorado, New York City, California, and Washington this ranges from $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

For more information

Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIn. To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site: Explore Our Culture.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Required Skills

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