What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Designer position at KZF Design?
We are looking for a plumbing designer.
The plumbing designer supports the mechanical/plumbing department in meeting its project responsibilities, schedules and goals. The position will collaborate with MEP department staff during the design and documentation of plumbing systems, and will coordinate plumbing design with all other disciplines so that the design is coordinated internally as well as with external clients.
The responsibilities of the Plumbing Design include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Help our clients achieve their goals.
- Work with plumbing engineers and project managers to meet KZF goals and objectives.
- Support plumbing engineering projects under the supervision of plumbing engineers and other MEP staff.
- Maintain a general knowledge of architectural, structural, civil, electrical, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the plumbing design.
- Prepare plumbing design and construction documents in Revit, per applicable standards.
- Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements.
- Assist with the preparation of plumbing engineering design studies, design narratives, calculations, and analysis.
- Assist with the preparation of design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development, construction documents).
This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the downtown Cincinnati office multiple days a week, subject to change according to company policy. KZF offers flexibility in setting hours to balance work and personal life.
KZF Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No recruiter calls please.
Do you meet these specifications?
Required
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Bachelor of Science in Architectural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited US college or
5 years’ experience in the trades in a design role. - Relevant Co-op or previous experience working in an Engineering or Architectural/Engineering consulting firm, with an emphasis on designing DWV, storm, domestic water, fire protection, and specialty plumbing systems for buildings.
Preferred
- LEED AP
Desired
- AutoCAD proficient
- Revit proficient
- MicroStation / MicroStation 3D proficient
What sets KZF Design apart from other design firms?
Leadership says:
- KZF is financially strong and stable
- KZF has consistently been profitable since 1992
- The company serves six diverse markets in public and private sectors
- KZF has many long-term public and private financially stable clients
- Opportunities are present for upward mobility/promotion within the firm
- KZF has designed many notable local projects and has won many design awards
- KZF offers true “full service” with MEP, civil, structural, interiors, landscape architecture, and planning services
- For 37 years KZF has been ranked as an Interior Design Giant
- Cincinnati’s 6th largest Architecture Firm (Business Courier June 2024)
- Cincinnati’s 6th largest Engineering Firm (Business Courier February 2024)
- Top Workplace 3 years running (Cincinnati Enquirer)
- Top 500 Design Firms (Engineering News-Record)
- We have been a multi-disciplined design firm for 68 years
- Company consistently works on self-improvement to ensure long term success
- A mentoring work environment is part of our culture
- Continuing education is encouraged and supported
- Good benefits including health care, life and disability insurance and 401(k) matching
The Team says:
- A warm culture — people genuinely care and support one another
- A sense of family with common goals and mutual respect throughout the workplace
- Working together as a multi-discipline team makes us stronger
- Flexibility in setting hours allows balance between work and personal life
- A firm that celebrates its history and heritage
- Continuity of staff with valuable experience makes employees feel stable
- Interacting as one team in one office makes collaboration easier and more enjoyable
- A company where you can grow — changing for the better and you can be a part of it
- Architectural teams are backed by strong in-house interior design, civil, MEP and structural engineers
- A focus on technology and technical tools that make design and collaboration better
- High-profile projects and partnering with national/internationally recognized design firms
- A great downtown location in a LEED® Gold and ENERGY STAR® certified office designed by us
- Awesome, newly-renovated open office workspace that has been designed to foster collaboration