Plumbing Designer II: MEP Design & Coordination

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. seeks a Plumbing Designer II to translate architectural drawings into usable MEP models and assist in developing design concepts for various facilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, and designers to ensure accurate layouts, code compliance, and efficient workflows. The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree with several years of related experience or equivalent professional practice, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and

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 from the architect into models for the design team
• Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy using industry software
• Assists in development of design approaches on assigned projects
• Implements design requirements by design team
• Performs system design layout and sizing
• Assists in load calculation and equipment selection
• Identifies design issues and communicates with senior staff
• Attends project update meetings with clients and team
• Coordinates with owners, architects, MEP, and CADD designers
• Performs Navisworks collision changes and reviews plans for defects
• Plans work and manages tasks within man-hour budgets
• Communicates with team and vendors to obtain information on drawings
• Assists with data collection and field verification
• Assists on-site observations during construction and coordinates requirements with contractors
• Organizes drawings into delivery packages and maintains design files
• Keeps discipline informed of details and schedules
• Keeps up with codes and industry trends
• Supports training and mentoring of team members

Skills

Plan interpretation

Reading drawings

Client coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline

3+ years of applicable experience OR 5 years

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

TRACE

HASS

SKM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. seeks a Plumbing Designer II to translate architectural drawings into usable MEP models and assist in developing design concepts for various facilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, and designers to ensure accurate layouts, code compliance, and efficient workflows. The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree with several years of related experience or equivalent professional practice, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and