What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Design Engineer position at Hammond & Associates?
We are looking for a Plumbing Design Engineer 2 with a minimum of 3 years experience in plumbing systems design. A candidate will only be considered for a position that has experience in this field. The ideal candidate will be expected to immediately step in to assist and provide support for all design aspects of assigned jobs. The candidate shall show a solid understanding of the Plumbing Engineering discipline and can provide immediate support for a fast-paced environment. Candidate must have proficient knowledge of AutoCAD MEP and/or Revit.
Responsibilities
- Perform project and drawing set up tasks in Revit and AutoCAD by creating discipline specific drawing sheet using the architectural base files
- Independently produce basic & intermediate level plumbing designs using AutoCAD and/or Revit per applicable code under the supervision of a senior engineer
- Independently prepare plumbing engineering calculations required to design plumbing systems, including sizing of source equipment and distribution systems under the supervision of a senior engineer
- Read and learn international and local building codes to assist in producing code compliant design documents
- Attend project meetings as need to ensure scope of work understanding
- Conduct site visits to survey and capture existing conditions and author report that illustrate and describe observations and findings
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal team members in the design and specification development of plumbing building systems
- Execute construction administration duties which include first level responses to RFI and Submittal review under supervision of senior engineering staff
- Attend and participate in engineering industry training, events, and/or continuing education to stay current on latest engineering concepts and technologies
Qualifications
- 3 years of plumbing design experience in a relevant field of design
- Revit & AutoCAD proficiency
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited 4-year college/university preferred