Plumbing Designer II

SSR Career • Nashville, TN

17h

About The Position

At SSR, the Plumbing Designer II joins an employee-owned engineering design, consulting, and planning firm that works on facility and infrastructure challenges. The role transforms markups and field information into accurate, coordinated construction documents, working with project managers, engineers, designers, and vendors to keep deliverables on schedule and aligned with standards. The designer develops multidisciplinary design skills and supports quality from concept through construction.

The position processes architect-provided drawings into models for the design team, prepares electronic drawings, and assists with design approaches, system layouts and sizing, studies, load calculations, and equipment selection. It involves coordinating with clients, owners, architects, other MEP disciplines, CADD designers, contractors, and suppliers; checking for collisions and defects; and keeping project managers informed about progress, budgets, and risks. The designer also supports field verification and construction observations, drawing-package and file organization, shop-drawing review, change tracking, and team training.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus three years of applicable experience, or five years of applicable experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans from other disciplines, including architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline-specific engineering software such as TRACE, HASS, and SKM.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and building design specifications; general knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.
• General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies and basic math proficiency.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively across disciplines and with external partners; clear written communication and comprehension.
• Detail-oriented, sound judgment and decision-making, ability to follow direction and incorporate feedback, and organized and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Process drawings received from the architect into models for use by the design team.
• Prepare accurate, neat, and efficient electronic drawings using industry software.
• Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on assigned projects, with guidance from senior design staff.
• Implement design requirements provided by the design team and perform system design layout and sizing for assigned projects.
• Assist with studies, load calculations, and equipment selection to fit the project design.
• Identify design issues and communicate them to senior designers and engineers.
• Attend project update meetings with clients and team members; coordinate with owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers.
• Perform collision checks in Navisworks, visually review plans for defects, and document and resolve clashes with the team.
• Plan work and perform tasks within the man-hour budget; keep project managers informed of progress and risks.
• Communicate with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain information needed for drawings.
• Assist with data collection and field verification; support on-site construction observations and coordinate design requirements with contractors and suppliers.
• Help organize drawing sets into complete, well-structured packages and maintain project design and construction files.
• Learn to review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules.
• Track code and software updates and industry trends.
• Assist in training and mentoring team members by sharing best practices and standards.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned, with ownership from day one and immediate ESOP vesting.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree