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Smith Seckman Reid, Inc

Plumbing Designer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213

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Overview A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well‑being, and personal growth of its employees.

SSR offers benefit options including 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, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.

We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it. See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr.

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We are Certified "Great Place to Work" (http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001559).

Job Details This position is currently a remote opportunity until the establishment of a formal office location within Kansas City. We are targeting the opening of our office in the Overland Park area in September. Upon the opening of the office, the role will transition to an in‑office position with a hybrid work schedule, providing a flexible balance between on‑site and work from home options.

Responsibilities

Process drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team

Prepare electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software

Assist in the development of design approaches and concepts on assigned projects with assistance from senior design staff

Implement design requirements as related by design team

Perform system design layout and sizing for assigned projects

Assist in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design

Identify issues with designs and communicate issues with senior designers and engineers as they arise

Attend project update meetings with both clients and team members

Assist the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers

Perform collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team

Visually review plans for defects in design work

Plan work and perform tasks in accordance with the man‑hour budget

Communicate with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings

Assist in data collection and/or field verification

Assist with on‑site observations during construction and coordinate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers under the direction of senior design staff

Assist the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized package

Assist with the upkeep of project design and construction files

Learn to review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules

Maintain a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends

Assist in the training and mentoring of team members

Qualifications

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 (e.g., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (TRACE, HASS, and SKM)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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

Equal Opportunity Statement SSR is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

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