Senior Plumbing Designer (8+ yrs)

Coffman Engineers Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching contributions

Paid overtime

Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Coffman Engineers Inc. is seeking a Senior Plumbing Designer in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in plumbing design for various facilities like offices and hospitals. This role involves collaboration with architectural teams and guiding junior staff.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation, including a base salary of $107k - $120k, paid overtime, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) or equivalent preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of codes and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for various facilities.
• Consult with architectural practices and multi-discipline teams.
• Train and assign work to Designers and CAD professionals.

Skills

Plumbing Design

CAD

BIM

Project Team Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Education

B.A. or B.S. in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We’re seeking an energetic and self-motivated Senior Plumbing Designer with 8+ years of experience. The successful individual will have experience in the design of plumbing systems for offices, military construction, hospitals, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. In addition, the individual must be comfortable consulting to architectural practices and have a desire to work on a multi-discipline engineering team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary - $107,000.00 - $120,000.00, depending on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end‑of‑year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule - Monday - Wednesday onsite, Thursday and Friday optional work‑from‑home.
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Capable of performing self-directed design work.
• Knowledgeable with plumbing design to include the following key areas (but not limited to):
  • Domestic Hot/Cold systems
  • Waste and Vent systems
  • Grease Waste systems, including grease interceptors
  • Condensate drainage and condensate recovery systems
  • Natural gas and propane design
  • Compressed Air
  • Lab Gasses
  • Med Gasses
• Possess advanced plumbing design skills.
• Proficient in CAD and BIM, including recognition of standards and the clash detection process.
• Able to train and assign work to Designers and CAD professionals.
• Works from detailed sketches to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays, and isometric drawings.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine the best approach for the completion of drawings.
• Able to design layouts, details, and overall system design for typical plumbing systems.
• Able to work with numerous project teams to assist with project completion.
• Extensive knowledge of codes and design and construction practices.
• Experienced with the latest release of AutoCAD, Revit, or other CAD and BIM tools common to the discipline.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
• B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college in a related field.
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) or equivalent (preferred).
• Knowledge of relevant codes: mechanical, energy, plumbing.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.