Senior Plumbing Engineer

Senior Plumbing Engineer – Projects

KATERRA exists to help transform construction through integration, collaboration, and technology - every process and every product.

We provide end-to-end building services, creating new efficiencies between design, engineering, construction, project management, and more. Our integrated teams apply the principles of technology and manufacturing to the building industry, bringing fresh minds and innovative approaches to remove unnecessary time and costs from construction projects.

At KATERRA, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence.

One of KATERRA's cultural principles is Diversity. We believe different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. KATERRA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. KATERRA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

This Senior Plumbing Engineer will work as a member of the engineering team to develop plumbing designs for buildings from Concept through Construction Administration including documentation, drawings and calculations. In addition, there will be several opportunities to work on future and upcoming building platforms (a product) aimed at optimizing design, manufacturing and construction speed and cost. The perfect candidate will have strong communication skills, experience working with cross-functional teams or in integrated project delivery approaches, experience performing alternate analysis, and most importantly be driven to challenge 'typical' approaches.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers who are assisting on the same or separate projects
• Perform engineering calculations and performance simulations relevant to all aspects of plumbing design
• Development of detailed sanitary and domestic water plans, elevations, and details for internal and external spaces
• Development of Single Line Diagrams/Isometrics and Pipe Sizing Calculations/Tables
• Oversee, review, and participate in detailing, BIM modeling, and high LOD plumbing design
• Partial/support development and review of civil utility, building storm water and equipment condensate designs
• Sizing, selecting, and specifying plumbing system components
• Help ensure designs are compliant with the companies' principles of design for manufacturing, assembly, and systems integration
• Perform factory and site inspections
• Assist in the preparation of reports, technical memorandums, recommendations, and cost estimates
• Researching products and design approaches to support Katerra best practices
• Coordinating design efforts with and learning from architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and construction teams
• Perform EOR duties for projects. This includes owning of permit set packages and review of submittals, specifications, models, manufacturing shop drawings and field installation drawings for compliance with permit documents and design intent
• Assist in the development and review of product and project specifications
• Contribute to the developing Katerra Building Engineering culture with knowledge sharing and training opportunities

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state with the potential for reciprocity in all U.S. states.
• 5+ years as 'Engineer of Record' or 'Lead Engineer' for completed building projects of a commercial, residential or mixed-use building typology.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing plumbing submittals related to pipework, fittings, shop and pre-kit drawings, and plumbing equipment (hot water heaters, expansion tanks, meters, pumps, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge and active experience in all the following tools: Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite.
• 1+ years performing value engineering for plumbing construction projects.
• Knowledge of the most current plumbing building codes (UPC/IPC) and best practices.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2+ years if experience working on projects with OSHPD, CEC-Title24, or LEED requirements
• Working knowledge of Fire Sprinkler systems.
• Experience with field or factory installation and pre-kitting methods
• Currently serve as or have served as a mentor or supervisor for younger engineers.
• 1+ years of experience performing cost/time estimating or project management for plumbing construction projects.
• 1+ years of experience as the main point of contact for the plumbing discipline in integrated project delivery (IPD) projects.
• Experience working at a company that performs prefabrication for plumbing assemblies.

Location

Seattle, WA, Bay Area, CA, or Scottsdale, AZ. Will consider other locations where there is a Katerra office such as Texas.

Travel requirements

Fluctuates (5%-10% expected). Domestic travel.