Plumbing Designer

Barton Associates Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

56m

About The Position

Barton Associates is seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer for your Pittsburgh office. Input of data into computer programs Performs basic design calculations Design and layout of basic project elements Research code requirements Draft designs he/she has originated or provided by lead Engineer or Designer Assists in preparing studies and reports Become familiar with discipline technical specifications Performs basic fieldwork, surveys, and research to document existing conditions Duties as assigned In addition to the duties shared above you may also be asked to perform the following duties based on your level of experience. Is assigned to a project team and is under supervision of project’s discipline lead Engineer Prepares studies, reports, opinions, and recommendations for the approval of the project lead Engineer Make recommendations regarding basic systems Performs design calculations and makes basic design layouts required in the projection of a complete set of working drawings May assist lead Engineer in design of more complex system elements Researches code requirements Assist in the preparation of opinions of probable construction costs Consults with public agencies and other organizations concerning utilities, design requirement and required approvals May assist lead Engineer or Construction Services Representative during construction by reviewing shop drawings, responding to informational request, preparing addendums and/or bulletins and making site visits. May delegate drafting tasks of designs he/she has originated to discipline BIM technicians and supervise production of same May coordinate discipline components and design with other project team members

Requirements

While serving as a BIM Technician, demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis, or 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology
While serving as a Designer, demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis, or Accredited 4-year Engineering degree and has passed the EIT exam
While serving as a lead Designer demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis
Ability to remain current with discipline state-of-the-art design
Ability to learn and become knowledgeable in various codes and regulations concerning discipline
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Intermediate to advanced level working with AutoCAD, BIM, REVIT, and Microsoft Office365

Responsibilities

Input of data into computer programs
Performs basic design calculations
Design and layout of basic project elements
Research code requirements
Draft designs he/she has originated or provided by lead Engineer or Designer
Assists in preparing studies and reports
Become familiar with discipline technical specifications
Performs basic fieldwork, surveys, and research to document existing conditions
Duties as assigned
Is assigned to a project team and is under supervision of project’s discipline lead Engineer
Prepares studies, reports, opinions, and recommendations for the approval of the project lead Engineer
Make recommendations regarding basic systems
Performs design calculations and makes basic design layouts required in the projection of a complete set of working drawings
May assist lead Engineer in design of more complex system elements
Researches code requirements
Assist in the preparation of opinions of probable construction costs
Consults with public agencies and other organizations concerning utilities, design requirement and required approvals
May assist lead Engineer or Construction Services Representative during construction by reviewing shop drawings, responding to informational request, preparing addendums and/or bulletins and making site visits.
May delegate drafting tasks of designs he/she has originated to discipline BIM technicians and supervise production of same
May coordinate discipline components and design with other project team members