Plumbing Designer II: Design, CAD & Field Insight

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc in Nashville is seeking a Plumbing Designer II to prepare design drawings using industry software and maintain high quality standards. You will communicate with team members and clients, and perform on-site observations as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical degree plus relevant experience, be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and related tools, and stay current with design standards and code requirements.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Reading plans interpreting

Team collaboration

Construction terminology

Math basics

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

TRACE

HASS

SKM

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc in Nashville is seeking a Plumbing Designer II to prepare design drawings using industry software and maintain high quality standards. You will communicate with team members and clients, and perform on-site observations as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical degree plus relevant experience, be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and related tools, and stay current with design standards and code requirements.