Plumbing Designer

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When you join FEA, you become a part of our team of dedicated and supportive people focused on delivering best-in-class service to our clients and partners.

Founded in 1989 by Robert Finnegan and Boyd Erickson, FEA Consulting Engineers serves both the public and private industries with the one quality that seemed to be missing in the consulting world: SERVICE.

We take pride in our reputation of providing excellent service to our clients, owners, and partners. We are committed to maintain our level of service and expertise on all of our projects. This includes providing designs for schools with concentration on sustainability, or restaurants that need an environment to align with their culinary arts vision, to mega resorts seeking to create an unparalleled guest experience. Our highly diversified portfolio includes some of the most unique buildings constructed on the planet.

We recognize that our people set us apart from all the rest. As a member of the team, you can expect:

• A culture that encourages learning and development.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package.
• Challenging and rewarding projects.
• Team events and activities to connect and blow off steam.
• Involvement with community development activities and non-profit programs.

Position Overview


The Plumbing Designer will execute the design of plumbing systems involved in building construction projects. The Plumbing Designer will collaborate with a variety of colleagues across project teams from Engineers and architects.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Design Building plumbing systems including fire protection for large Buildings and Facilities.
• Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, architects, and fellow engineers to coordinate designs.
• Prepare Technical Plans and Specifications supporting your Designs.
• Review Contractor equipment and materials submittals for accuracy and compliance to the system design.
• Perform preliminary exploratory site visits to examine existing building systems and determine suitability of system for reuse of alterations and provide due diligence report.
• Perform construction site visits to review mechanical and plumbing system and component installation and provide written report of findings.
• Load Calculations to facilitate equip sizing.
• Develop accurate and precise designs complying with recognized standards, company practices, policies, and procedures.
• Report to Project Managers and senior management about progress and changes.
• Interface with Administrative and Support Staff.
• Marketing through Repeat Business and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Comply with the company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in plumbing design or related position.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and other computer-aided design software applications.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and orally about highly technical subject matter.
• Thorough understanding of plumbing systems and component materials.
• Ability to work extended hours and workdays in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and work demands as needed.
• Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a desire for excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Valid Drivers' license.

Physical & Mental Demands and Working Conditions: Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of time.
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers and patients/clients in person and over the telephone to answer questions and provide assistance.
• Must be able to articulate concepts and ideas in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Must have the ability to assess problems and provide solutions and use good judgment.
• Occasionally will need to reach with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, and push/pull file cabinet drawers.
• Must be able to identify and assess information on computer screens and written reports and documentation and record accurate written and electronic messages and reports.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols and eye/hand coordination.
• Position requires occasional (20%) travel within the local area, traveling to office and business locations to conduct business transactions. This involves exposure to weather conditions, traveling distances to and from buildings, and operating a vehicle.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols and eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to Comply to the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy as a requirement of a position that could adversely affect the safety of others.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.