Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Plumbing Designer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSmith Seckman Reid, Inc. is a leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for clients facing facility and infrastructure challenges. The Plumbing Designer will prepare design drawings using industry software, maintain communication with team members and clients, and perform on-site observations as needed to ensure high-quality project execution.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Processes drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team
Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
Assists in the development of design approaches and concepts on assigned projects with assistance from senior design staff
Implements design requirements as related by design team
Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects
Assists in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design
Identifies issues with designs and communicates issues with senior designers and engineers as they arise
Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
Assists the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers
Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
Visually reviews plans for defects in design work
Plans work and performs tasks in accordance with the man-hour budget
Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
Assists in data collection and/or field verification
Assists with on-site observations during construction and coordinates design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers under the direction of senior design staff
Assists the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized package
Assists with the upkeep of project design and construction files
Learns to review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules
Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
Assists in the training and mentoring of team members
Qualification
Required
Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus three years applicable experience OR five years applicable experience
Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of construction terminology
Knowledge of basic math
Knowledge of building design specifications
General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
General knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account
401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance
Company
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
At SSR, we stand out from other firms.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Jones
Human Resources Business Partner II
Beth Eibl
Sr. HR Business Partner
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