Senior Designer - Plumbing

The Haskell Company•Frisco, TX

About The Position

In this role, you will perform detailing and analysis either independently or under the supervision of a licensed professional working on plumbing and utility design projects.

Requirements

High school diploma
8+ years of experience in applicable design work
Experienced at designing plumbing systems
Prior experience with construction administration activities
Proficient in Revit
Process Waste System Design
Capable of preparing Project Plumbing Specifications

Nice To Haves

Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) preferred
Member of American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) preferred

Responsibilities

Works with Mechanical Engineer to ensure understanding and compliance with owner’s building program requirements and facility or incorporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design
Learns to confirm and review applicable codes and standards
Given the scope of design services, the owner’s building program and facility standards, building code research, and relevant industry standards; work with the Mechanical Engineer to establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues
Assist Mechanical Engineer and works with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate cost-effective systems/products are utilized in their facility
Assist Mechanical Engineer and works with building owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value engineering options as may be necessary
Knows when to obtain support from the Mechanical Engineer for assistance to determine engineering and design building requirements
Participates in the development of group and corporate standards committees
Makes presentations to internal and external customers
Develops training programs and makes presentations to staff
Keeps appraised of new technologies and assists in the incorporation of the new technologies into the A/E practice
Confirms and reviews applicable codes and standards
Knows BIM, Revit, and AutoCAD design software, and can incorporate designs into project documents/models
Knows how to produce riser diagrams, flow diagrams, and interpret P&IDs
Knows how to select and schedule plumbing equipment
Knows how to design, layout, and size, underground process, and sanitary waste piping, domestic hot/cold systems and natural gas piping, compressed air piping system, storm piping, and medical gas piping
Knows how to produce riser diagrams, flow diagrams, and interpret piping and instrumentation drawings
Knows how to create a complete and accurate set of construction documents including cover sheets, floor plans, details and sections, and equipment schedules
Subject to Licensed Professional’s final approval, checks shop drawings, and submittal data for conformance with contract documents
Adheres to established company standards and policies
Prepares clear well-written memos/correspondence
Assists the Licensed Professional with the production of specifications
Coordinates work with other disciplines as to dimensions and interference to minimize deficiencies, errors, and omissions
Assists with field inspections with the Mechanical Engineer
Advises and assists construction personnel in the interpretation and clarification of construction documents as directed by the Licensed Professional, providing timely solutions to field issues, preparing field orders, addenda, and record drawings subject to approval by the Licensed Professional
Maintains clear and accurate design manuals
Assists in compiling a complete design package issue (pricing documents, SD, DD, and CD)
Works with the project’s Mechanical Engineer and/or Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure that the project schedule will be met and complete documents are provided for each submission
Designs projects within provided design budget
Compiles a complete design package issue (pricing documents, SD, DD, and CD)
Proactively attempts to receive in-house/out-of-house training to create design skills
Works as part of the larger team, and not as an independent island
Is flexible and willing to quickly move between projects as needed to assist in meeting project schedules