Residential Plumbing Designer

Plumbing Designer And Engineer

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's leading provider of inspection, design, engineering, energy efficiency, surveying, and quality assurance services for the residential construction industry. Supporting 1 in 7 new homes built in the U.S., ARCXIS partners with builders nationwide to deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, performance, and compliance throughout the construction process.

With a national team of industry experts and a fully integrated suite of services, ARCXIS helps builders deliver high-quality, high-performance, energy-efficient homes at scale. By combining advanced technology, deep industry expertise, and a relentless commitment to excellence, ARCXIS continues to raise the standard for residential construction services across the country.

General Overview Of Position

ARCXIS is seeking Plumbing Designers and Engineers with a wide range of experience who are skilled in Plumbing Design and Engineering of residential structures. This includes many aspects of the production of Waste/Vent Designs, Water Piping, Isometrics, Gas Schematics, Fire Sprinklers, and Site Plumbing in AutoCAD. Plumbing Designers and Engineers collaborate and partner across all disciplines to ensure the highest level of cross-disciplined design integration for a one stop shop solution to our partners residential design needs.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Job duties will be to produce Waste/Vent Design, Water Piping, Isometrics, Gas Schematic, Fire Sprinklers, and Site Plumbing in AutoCAD
• Plumbing Engineering and Design of single- and multi-family, low- and high-rise residential design plans
• Generate detailed Plumbing Design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation of design plans for bidding and construction
• Prepare Construction Documents in AutoCAD
• Work with design staff and drafters to complete project

Competencies

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• The ability to read blueprints
• Compute dimensions from architectural plans
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with other engineers/designers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Code Knowledge
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code)
  • ICC International Codes
  • Uniform building codes
• Drive deadlines in dynamic and fast-moving environments.
• Team players with exceptional interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed, with good initiative and a great multi-tasker
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Microsoft word, Excel, etc…)

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
• Preferred 3+ years' experience in Plumbing Design for residential building systems, code compliance, and construction.
• Plumbing Design experience with production of Waste/Vent Design, Water Piping, Isometrics, Gas Schematic, Fire Sprinklers, and Site Plumbing.
• Plumbing Design experience with mid-rise multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings, residential and enclosed parking garages.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance