Plumbing Designer

Salas O'Brien • Vista, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. The Plumbing Designer serves to focus primarily on the design of building-related projects, including educational campuses, military bases, healthcare facilities, hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, and more using Revit and AutoCAD software.

Requirements

• Familiarity with local and state codes, accepted standards and design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and character
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others but also independently
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize obligations to meet deadlines
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in plumbing design for various types of facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and experience in a broad spectrum of building types

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (a plus but not required)
• EIT / PE a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing drawings for various building types
• Develop system design calculations and select equipment for use in buildings including sump pumps, sewage ejectors, water heating systems, water booster stations, etc.
• Preparation of detailed design documents
• Specification writing/editing
• Code compliance research
• Collaborate with various team members for coordinating services with other disciplines
• Site surveys to determine existing conditions
• Provide construction administration support including submittal reviews and RFI responses

Benefits

• performance-based bonuses
• equity participation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level