Plumbing Senior Designer

Southland Industries • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Designer roles encompass the design and implementation of building systems and structures, including specialties such as fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical disciplines. The Plumbing Senior Designer leads design efforts for large or highly complex projects, supervises and mentors design teams, and ensures accuracy and consistency across deliverables. The role develops advanced design solutions, resolves technical challenges, monitors long-term project deadlines, and coordinates with stakeholders to meet objectives. The designer represents Southland in dealings with project parties and attends in-person meetings with owners, general contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nine years of experience in construction engineering design.
• Proficient knowledge of large-scale project design and advanced technical requirements.
• Strong leadership skills in project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage and coordinate design teams to meet deliverables and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NICET Level III Certification for Fire Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for large or highly complex projects.
• Supervise and mentor design teams, ensuring accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
• Develop advanced design solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Monitor long-term project deadlines and coordinate with stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Represent Southland design to project parties.
• Attend in-person meetings with owners, general contractors, and AHJs.
• Manage and coordinate design teams to meet deliverables and deadlines.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match, no cap, and immediate 100% vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid for the employee.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED