Plumbing Designer

Barton Associates•York, PA

About The Position

Barton Associates is a premier, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a storied history of providing innovative MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/Fire Protection) design, and architectural lighting solutions. With 6 office locations, we are committed to delivering excellence in the built environment. We take immense pride in being an Employee-Owned Firm. That means our success is your success, a fact reflected in our culture and our numerous accolades: Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 100 MEP Design Firm Nationally Best Places to Work in PA At Barton Associates, we don’t just build systems; we build careers where every employee has a stake in the outcome. The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC design and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This role involves leading HVAC projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

Minimum of a 2-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology
3+ years of experience as a plumbing designer in the MEP industry
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
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