Job Summary:

The Plumbing Designer serves to focus primarily on the design of building-related projects, including educational campuses, military bases, healthcare facilities, hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, and more using Revit and AutoCAD software.

In this role, you will:

• Design plumbing drawings for various building types
• Develop system design calculations and select equipment for use in buildings including sump pumps, sewage ejectors, water heating systems, water booster stations, etc.
• Preparation of detailed design documents
• Specification writing/editing
• Code compliance research
• Collaborate with various team members for coordinating services with other disciplines
• Site surveys to determine existing conditions
• Provide construction administration support including submittal reviews and RFI responses

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in plumbing design for various types of facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office software
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (a plus but not required)
• EIT / PE a plus but not required
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and experience in a broad spectrum of building types

Skills/abilities:

• Familiarity with local and state codes, accepted standards and design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and character
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others but also independently
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize obligations to meet deadlines

About Salas O'Brien

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for educational campuses, federal installations and military bases, residential buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

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