Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
Senior Plumbing Designer
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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SSR is a leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, providing innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. Responsibilities
The Senior Plumbing Designer provides designs, project layouts, and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. Provides technical supervision to design team assigned to the same projects and across all disciplines. Assists in the development of all of the drawings and plans required to complete a project design in a particular discipline. Communicates design issues and problems with the project engineer and the client’s representatives. Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer 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 Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and works with design team to execute solutions Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members Leads the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as a Construction Administrator as needed Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team Holds responsibility for the overall review of the design process and design documents in terms of technical accuracy and completeness Assists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends Assists in the training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs Provides input during employee performance reviews May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group Qualifications
Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years applicable experience OR 10 years of practical design experience Five years of experience with large scope projects Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer EOE Disability/Veteran
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Join to apply for the
Senior Plumbing Designer
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Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
SSR is a leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, providing innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. Responsibilities
The Senior Plumbing Designer provides designs, project layouts, and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. Provides technical supervision to design team assigned to the same projects and across all disciplines. Assists in the development of all of the drawings and plans required to complete a project design in a particular discipline. Communicates design issues and problems with the project engineer and the client’s representatives. Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer 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 Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and works with design team to execute solutions Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members Leads the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as a Construction Administrator as needed Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team Holds responsibility for the overall review of the design process and design documents in terms of technical accuracy and completeness Assists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends Assists in the training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs Provides input during employee performance reviews May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group Qualifications
Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years applicable experience OR 10 years of practical design experience Five years of experience with large scope projects Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer EOE Disability/Veteran
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