Senior Plumbing Designer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) seeks a Senior Plumbing Designer to develop designs, layouts, and contract documents aligned with our standards and client needs. You will supervise the design team across disciplines and coordinate closely with the project engineer and clients.

Responsibilities include project setup, model maintenance, shop drawing reviews, and on-site coordination as required. Strong mechanical systems background and Navisworks expertise are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline or ten years of practical design experience.
• Five years of experience with large-scope projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans from multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates initial project setup and ensures current model availability with the architect.
• Prepares electronic drawings using industry software with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develops design approaches in coordination with the project engineer.
• Implements design requirements and performs system design layout and sizing.
• Assists in studies, load calculations, and equipment selections.
• Leads collaboration with contractors, owners, and other disciplines.
• Reviews shop drawings, tracks changes, and informs stakeholders.
• Attends project update meetings with clients and team members.
• May serve as Construction Administrator and perform on-site inspections as needed.
• Maintains records of communications and supports QA/QC initiatives.

Skills

Technical supervision

Team coordination

Navisworks coordination

QA/QC awareness

Education

Two-year technical degree

Eight years applicable experience

Ten years practical design experience

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Senior Plumbing Designer

The Senior Plumbing Designer provides designs, project layouts, and contract documents in alignment with company design standards and client requirements. They provide technical supervision to the design team assigned to the same projects and across all disciplines, assist in the development of all drawings and plans required to complete a project design in a particular discipline, and communicate design issues and problems with the project engineer and the client’s representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect
• Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
• Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer
• 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
• Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and works with design team to execute solutions
• Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules
• Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
• Leads the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines
• Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
• Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
• Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as a Construction Administrator as needed
• Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
• Holds responsibility for the overall review of the design process and design documents in terms of technical accuracy and completeness
• Assists in the development of man‑hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks
• Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
• Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs
• Provides input during employee performance reviews
• May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification
• May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group

Qualifications

• Two‑year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years applicable experience OR 10 years of practical design experience
• Five years of experience with large‑scope projects
• Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous contribution to an 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.

Equal Opportunity

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran.

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