Designer, Sr

J. F. Ahern Co.•Fond du Lac, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Designer, Sr located in Fond du Lac, WI. How you will contribute:The Senior Designer models complex mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems based on provided designs and then develops all associated system drawings, specifications, calculations, and bill of material lists for their assigned projects. The Senior Designer plays a critical role as a lead design member of a project team and serves to model and coordinate comprehensive systems that vary in size and scope for the assigned/designated division at J. F. Ahern, so that once a project is in execution, the field/shop has what they need to ensure optimal productivity/efficiency. The design role is critical in that it is the origin point for all projects, and as such, the Senior Designer consistently operates independently and consistently in a methodical yet fast-paced manner to ensure that the subsequent stages of each project are set up for success and timely completion.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience designing mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems
An Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting/Design or related field experience.
Proficiency in a recent version of Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud(Forma).
Strong understanding of commercial or industrial building construction.
Working knowledge of Wisconsin plumbing code, or mechanical piping systems.
Ability to manage a design team’s schedule.
Ability to lead coordination efforts.
Problem solving skills.
Strong math skills.
Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

Models complex mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems based on provided designs.
Develops all associated system drawings, specifications, calculations, and bill of material lists for their assigned projects.
Serves as a lead design member of a project team.
Models and coordinates comprehensive systems that vary in size and scope for the assigned/designated division.
Manages a design team’s schedule.
Leads coordination efforts.