Senior Plumbing Designer

ACCO Engineered Systems•Pasadena, CA

1d•$50 - $72

About The Position

General Job Description: This position is responsible to independently deliver BIM and Plumbing design services from conceptual design through construction completion. Responsibilities include working with multiple teams (Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, BIM Coordinators, and Trade Detailers), advanced skills in BIM software platforms, and advanced skills in design applications such as sizing of distribution systems, system layout, industry standards, and code knowledge.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Engineering, Technical Drafting, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in plumbing & process engineering design
Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing and/or process design fundamentals and constructability, system, and equipment types, building codes and industry standards
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam
Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Sizing and layout of equipment and piping distribution systems with minimal supervision.
Conduct sizing calculations and apply requirements of Plumbing Code
Select equipment of the appropriate size and type for the project
Assist with coordination of design and installation in new construction and retrofit projects with project management and field staff
Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving, as required
Setup and model 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software with minimal supervision
Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
Manage files on share sites, network servers, and software platforms
Process and manage backgrounds provided by trade partners
Use Bluebeam or other drawing markup tools to coordinate changes with designers and engineers
Check completed work for quality, clarity, and use of ACCO BIM standards
Prepare project-deliverable packages for transmittal/submission
Communicate design and constructability issues/challenges with project team
Effectively and professionally communicate and foster collaboration with colleagues and project team members
Apply training and project experience, and demonstrate constant improvement of technical abilities
Other duties as assigned by Manager