Plumbing/Fire Protection - Entry Level (DC)
About The Position
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a Certified Plumbing Designer or licensed Engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology. Click here to learn more about our Engineering practice HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO With appropriate supervision you may perform uncomplicated designs of piping, controls and equipment selection for Plumbing/Fire Protection systems for building design. As necessary assist with HVAC Designs. Assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for HVAC systems. May assist/coordinate with specifications as a member of the design team. May write draft reports to be reviewed by a senior engineer. Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents. May perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required by hire date.
- Knowledge and ability to apply principles and theories of advanced heat transfer, solar energy, and advanced fluid dynamics in the design of plumbing, fire protection and HVAC systems.
- Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
- Related student internship work experience preferred.
- EIT, LEED accreditation preferred.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform uncomplicated designs of piping, controls and equipment selection for Plumbing/Fire Protection systems for building design.
- Assist with HVAC Designs.
- Assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight.
- Perform Revit/BIM modeling for HVAC systems.
- Assist/coordinate with specifications as a member of the design team.
- Write draft reports to be reviewed by a senior engineer.
- Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents.
- Perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
