Plumbing Designer

Finnegan Erickson Associates (FEA Consulting Engineers)•Henderson, NV

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

FEA Consulting Engineers, founded in 1989, is a firm dedicated to providing excellent service to its clients, owners, and partners across public and private industries. The company has a highly diversified portfolio, including designs for schools with a focus on sustainability, restaurants, and mega resorts. FEA recognizes its people as a key differentiator and fosters a culture that encourages learning and development, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, challenging projects, team events, and involvement in community development. The Plumbing Designer will be responsible for executing the design of plumbing systems for building construction projects. This role involves collaboration with engineers, architects, clients, vendors, and contractors to coordinate designs, prepare technical plans and specifications, review submittals, conduct site visits for due diligence and installation review, perform load calculations, and ensure designs comply with recognized standards and company practices. The position also requires reporting to project managers, interfacing with administrative staff, contributing to marketing efforts through repeat business and outreach, and maintaining professional knowledge through continuous learning and networking.

Requirements

Previous work experience in plumbing design or related position.
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and other computer-aided design software applications.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally and orally about highly technical subject matter.
Thorough understanding of plumbing systems and component materials.
Ability to work extended hours and workdays in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and work demands as needed.
Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail with a desire for excellence.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work well with others.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Valid Drivers' license.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of time.
Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with co-workers and patients/clients in person and over the telephone to answer questions and provide assistance.
Must be able to articulate concepts and ideas in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
Must have the ability to assess problems and provide solutions and use good judgment.
Must be able to identify and assess information on computer screens and written reports and documentation and record accurate written and electronic messages and reports.
Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols and eye/hand coordination.
Ability to Comply to the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy as a requirement of a position that could adversely affect the safety of others.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally will need to reach with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, and push/pull file cabinet drawers.
Position requires occasional (20%) travel within the local area, traveling to office and business locations to conduct business transactions. This involves exposure to weather conditions, traveling distances to and from buildings, and operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Design Building plumbing systems including fire protection for large Buildings and Facilities.
Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, architects, and fellow engineers to coordinate designs.
Prepare Technical Plans and Specifications supporting your Designs.
Review Contractor equipment and materials submittmits for accuracy and compliance to the system design.
Perform preliminary exploratory site visits to examine existing building systems and determine suitability of system for reuse of alterations and provide due diligence report.
Perform construction site visits to review mechanical and plumbing system and component installation and provide written report of findings.
Load Calculations to facilitate equip sizing.
Develop accurate and precise designs complying with recognized standards, company practices, policies, and procedures.
Report to Project Managers and senior management about progress and changes.
Interface with Administrative and Support Staff.
Marketing through Repeat Business and outreach initiatives.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Comply with the company policies and procedures.