Plumbing Engineer

Smith Seckman Reid • Dallas, TX

101d

About The Position

SSR is looking for a Plumbing Engineer I to join our team. This position involves assuming responsibility for project designs under the supervision of the Engineer of Record (EOR) and within the Engineer's control and expertise. The Plumbing Engineer will develop design approaches and concepts for projects, perform engineering studies and analyses, oversee the preparation of drawings, and ensure the accuracy and neatness of work. The role also includes evaluating the work of design colleagues, attending meetings with clients and architects, coordinating with local authorities, and assisting with project budgets and schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college
• Four years applicable experience in discipline design and analysis
• Registered Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

• Begins assuming responsibility for project designs under the supervision of the EOR and within the Engineer's control and expertise
• Responsible for developing design approaches and concepts for projects with conceptual input and oversight from EOR
• Performs specific engineering studies and other design analyses using industry software
• Oversees preparation of drawings, ensuring accuracy, and neatness of work
• Evaluates the work of design colleagues and provides feedback and/or corrections
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed
• Coordinates with local authorities, utilities, and municipalities to incorporate associated construction, code, and government requirements
• Assists with the development of the overall man-hour budget and is responsible for the man-hour budget within the discipline; develops work plans for the discipline team in accordance with the budget
• Provides input, feedback, and updates on project schedules; plans work in accordance with the schedule
• Responsible for performing studies, load calculations, and selection of equipment appropriate to the project design
• Responsible for coordinating equipment and overall design space requirements with the architect and other disciplines
• Attends in-house project kick-off meeting and design meetings
• Reviews work for technical accuracy and completeness prior to the final QA/QC review
• Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
• Conducts project job site visits during construction to monitor progress and observe installed construction; makes comments based on design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals
• Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
• Assists in training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs
• Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes through continued self-education and training
• May assist the Project Manager in facilitating some project duties as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees