Senior Plumbing Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX
Responsibilities:
- Design plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings and structures.
- Preparation of drawings detailing the systems designed, including but not limited to plumbing schedules, floor plans and enlarged plans, details and riser diagrams.
- Prepare sketches and narratives for SD packages. Provide revit drawings for DD deliverables and construction documents.
- System design calculations, code analysis and record-keeping.
- Select equipment for use in building systems.
- Preparation of written reports describing the systems proposed and alternatives.
- Prepare specifications tailored to project needs.
- Coordinate your work with the engineers of other disciplines.
- Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.
- Incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings based on client needs.
- Construction administration activities, including but not limited to site visits, review and respond to contractor submittals and RFIs; troubleshooting construction issues, and write site observation reports.
- Mentor junior plumbing engineers/designers.
- Calling City Officials and Fire Marshal office as necessary for project delivery.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years experience in the design and specification of plumbing and fire protection systems required.
- Familiarity with codes and standards, specifically UPC, IPC, IBC, ASPE standards, LEED water efficiency, TDSHS, FGI and NFPA.
- Experience designing a variety of building types which may include offices, hotels, hospitals, laboratories, and high-rise buildings.
- Ability to utilize Revit software to develop design drawings and 3D model of plumbing and piping systems is preferred.
- Ability to deliver quality work by project deadline within given time budget.
- Good communication skills essential for team-based working.
- Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
- Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
- Knowledge of Bluebeam, Excel, Word and navisworks.
Other/Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, architectural, civil, or environmental engineering.
- Professional Engineering License preferred or ASPE CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design).
- Sound knowledge in plumbing engineering fundamentals.
