Principal Plumbing Designer
About The Position
The Principal Plumbing Designer will provide advanced drafting and 3D modeling support for complex engineering and construction projects, with a strong focus on nuclear or other regulated facilities. This role is responsible for originating, modifying, and reviewing detailed design drawings and 3D models with minimal engineering supervision, walking down field systems, and translating field conditions into accurate design documentation. The Principal Plumbing Designer will also support project execution through estimating, scheduling, staffing coordination, and progress tracking, while ensuring all work complies with applicable Federal, State, Local, and Department of Energy codes and standards.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have a working knowledge of Federal (including Department of Energy Orders), State, and Local codes and standards applicable to specialized (nuclear or other areas) engineering design
- A combination of education and 15 years' experience (associate degree preferred) in drafting related to Engineering and Construction (nuclear preferred)
- Background and experience must include drafting/ designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil
Responsibilities
- Highly skilled in computer aided design (CAD) with demonstrated experience with computer aided
- Use drafting applications to originate and produce drawings and 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity
- 3D modeling experience required (S3D preferred)
- Read, interpret, and generate design drawings of moderate to advanced complexity with minimal supervision from engineering. Must have the ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate advanced design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct, check and approve work done by other designers
- Ability to develop estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, key quantities tracking reports, project scope of services, scope of facilities etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
