Job Title: Plumbing Engineering Design Professional

Location: Houston, TX

We are currently seeking a Plumbing Engineering Designer to join our team in Houston, TX. As a Plumbing Engineering Designer, you will be responsible for creating drawings using a variety of tools including Revit and AutoCAD.

You will:

• Develop, modify, and review Revit models of plumbing and fire suppression systems and components according to governing codes, established standards and Revit modeling techniques, based on input from the engineering team.

• Create project drawings from the Revit model.

• Develop flow diagrams, riser diagrams, control diagrams, equipment schedules, details and similar project documents using AutoCAD.

• Organize and maintain Revit models and design documents for multiple projects.

• Prepare calculations necessary for the plumbing and fire suppression systems design.

• Work closely with project team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.

• Perform all work in a clear, complete, and accurate manner.

• Use Revit, Navisworks, or other clash detection software to check the plumbing and fire suppression systems design for interferences with other building elements.

• Utilize knowledge and experience in applying modeling and drafting principles for drawings.

• Produce equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team as required.

• Select plumbing equipment and layout the required equipment space.

• Coordinate with HVAC and electrical designers to coordinate the requirements.

• Implement and utilize our Standards for projects and processes.

• Actively seek new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles and regulation changes.

• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.

You Have:

• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Basic knowledge of building codes.

• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.

• Ability to design and model plumbing and fire protection systems for large and complex projects.

• Ability to produce drawings, specifications, and calculations with guidance of more senior staff.

• Ability to interpret consultant design documents (for instance kitchen consultant’s equipment layouts, equipment schedule and catalog cuts) and design the necessary plumbing system.

• Proficiency in Revit, including BIM modeling required.

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Basic knowledge about sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.

• Ability to perform standard computer drafting functions using Revit and be able to resolve design conflicts.

• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work in team environment.

   

• Associate degree or Technology degree required; Bachelor’s degree in architectural or mechanical engineering preferred.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred.

• 1-3years of plumbing and fire suppression system design experience working on a wide variety of building types, such as: commercial, corporate, institutional, and civic, justice, science and technology, aviation, or healthcare facilities.

• Experience working and coordinating with integrated teams.

• Experience with high purity water systems, compressed air and specialty gas systems is a plus.

   

• LEED credential preferred (required within first year of employment).

• ASPE CPD credentials preferred (required within first year of employment).