Plumbing Designer | Miami, FL

Schnackel Engineers, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to revolutionize the MEP engineering sector. This exciting role involves designing superior quality plumbing plans using innovative software, ensuring project consistency, and mentoring colleagues. Join a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality and efficiency while working on diverse projects across North America. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to lead the charge in redefining the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Diverse project experience

Mentorship opportunities

Family-owned company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing design with MEP/FP engineering consultants preferred.
• Ability to obtain Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and design teams to ensure design consistency.
• Create plumbing construction document packages using AutoCAD.
• Perform calculations to support design decisions and specifications.

Skills

Plumbing Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification

Tools

AI for MEP software

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

If you are looking to put your engineering expertise and skills to use while simultaneously helping to revolutionize the MEP/FP/IT engineering industry, Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is the place for you! We are seeking a Plumbing Engineer to develop plumbing plans and specifications for architectural projects throughout North America using our new, groundbreaking software platform, AI for MEP .

The Opportunity:

• Design Superior Quality Plans: Your expertise and skills, coupled with our proprietary AI for MEP software, will result in some of the highest-quality, most accurate plans seen in the industry while being completed in a fraction of the time of traditional design.
• Help Shape the Future of Revolutionary Software: Your expert input and feedback will help shape the development and improvement of Schnackel Engineers’ AI for MEP
• Guide Your Colleagues: You will be encouraged to utilize your positive unique life experiences, skills, and expertise for the betterment of your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design team, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when deemed necessary.
• Becoming familiar with the codes that are applicable to the project.
• Using AutoCAD and other software to create plumbing construction document packages which include plumbing fixture connections, equipment connections, and associated piping, plumbing isometric riser diagrams, appropriate schedules, details, and construction specifications.
• Performing all required calculations to support design decisions, including load calculations, pipe sizing calculations, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Coordinating with local utility companies to provide the required utility services to the project.
• Coordinating with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Provide construction administration (CA) services, including answering requests for information (RFIs).

What We Are Looking For:

• In possession of Associate’s degree or higher in Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, or related educational program.
• In possession of or ability to obtain Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification.
• Previous plumbing design experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant is preferred.
• Basic understanding of plumbing theory (system layout, sizing, flow characteristics, etc.).
• Previous AutoCAD and/or Revit experience.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments with desire to work efficiently.

Why Join Schnackel Engineers, Inc.?

• Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• Work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.
• Embrace the challenge of a role that combines technical expertise, innovation, creativity, and leadership.
• Lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next generation.

Ready to lead the charge in redefining engineering? Apply now to become a part of a new era in MEP engineering.