DBR ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Plumbing Designer - Healthcare
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDBR is hiring a highly skilled and experienced Senior Plumbing Designer to join the Dallas office, specializing in healthcare projects. This role involves leading the design and engineering of plumbing systems for various medical facilities and mentoring junior design staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and engineering of plumbing systems for diverse healthcare facilities, including hospitals, medical office buildings, surgery centers, and clinics
Develop complete plumbing construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and riser diagrams
Perform plumbing design calculations, including domestic water, sanitary drainage, medical gas, and specialty plumbing systems
Coordinate with internal mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design teams, as well as external clients and contractors
Act as the primary technical resource for plumbing design on assigned projects
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior design staff
Conduct quality control reviews of plumbing design documents
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in plumbing system design healthcare facilities
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and application of relevant healthcare codes, including FGI Guidelines, TDSHS, NFPA and various state/local health department regulations
Proven experience designing for a variety of healthcare facility types, such as acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and imaging centers
High proficiency in Revit production for creating 3D models and construction documents
Strong understanding of medical gas and vacuum systems design and code requirements (e.g., NFPA 99)
Ability to efficiently manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projects
Expertise in sizing and selecting plumbing equipment, including water heaters, pumps, and fixtures
Familiarity with rainwater and storm drainage systems design
Strong communication and presentation skills for client and team interaction
Proven track record as a proactive and successful team player within a multi-disciplinary environment
A reputation as an efficient worker who consistently meets deadlines without sacrificing quality
Preferred
Relevant industry certification (e.g., CPD or equivalent) is highly desirable
Knowledge of fire protection system fundamentals and coordination is a plus
Company
DBR
Founded in 1972, DBR has evolved into the premier MEP engineering firm in Texas, providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services, as well as building commissioning, integrated technology, and security system consulting.
201-500 employees
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