Senior Plumbing Designer

Plano, TX, United States

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Join a Top 10 design firm in our Texas Buildings practice that provides Interior Design, Architecture, and Buildings Engineering services. Our Plano, Texas office is seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing Designer. As an integral member of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team, the Senior Plumbing Designer has the knowledge and ability to design a broad range of plumbing systems, including specialized plumbing systems, and fire sprinkler systems to produce design documents, from conceptual design to construction documents. This individual is also responsible to QA/QC construction documents, provide design ideas and solutions, and train or mentor other Designers, Engineers, and Interns.

Your Key Responsibilities

Works in conjunction with the design team from conceptual design through construction documents on the design of fire sprinkler and plumbing systems design including wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, sanitary waste, vent, storm, domestic water distribution systems, purified water systems, medical gas systems, compressed air, vacuum, and natural gas systems. Specific to the design of these systems the ideal candidate must be able to design, size, select, schedule, and specify the plumbing and fire sprinkler system components and equipment appropriate for these specific system types.

Develops conceptual design options, works through design concepts with design team and client.

Produces plumbing and fire sprinkler design documents from design development through construction documents using relevant design software, specifically Revit.

Organizes construction documents from beginning to end with minimal direction.

Performs specialized design by applying advance skills when necessary.

Demonstrates understanding of codes and regulatory requirements applicable to plumbing and fire sprinkler design.

Performs thorough quality control of construction documents.

Manages deadlines and prioritizes assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

Maintains file management of Revit files and other documents.

Communicates effectively with clients, project managers, and other team members.

Trains and/or mentors plumbing designers, engineers, and interns in plumbing and fire sprinkler design, and foster a collaborative environment.

Identifies complex design constraints and provides solutions.

Ensures compliance with company design standards within the scope of assigned projects.

Assists in preparing construction cost estimates.

Reviews shop drawing submittals.

Performs site observations to ensure installed plumbing and fire sprinkler systems meet design intent.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Demonstrates understanding of client, project, and team requirements.

Demonstrates complete understanding of design software and how to apply it to company procedures.

Demonstrates understanding of all horizontal/vertical design requirements.

Proficient software skills in Revit.

Understands local codes and design requirements specific to the local geographic market.

Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.

Excellent writing skills.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Keen attention to details.

Capable of producing large scale, complex designs.

Able to work as a member of a team.

Able to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Education and Experience

Associate degree in Drafting/Design or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience or accreditation is required.

Minimum of seven years of relevant experience designing plumbing systems is required.

Certified Plumbing Design (CPD) credential is preferred.

Stantec offers a flexible work schedule policy. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Plano

Organization : BC-2140 Buildings-US Texas

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 22, 2024, 12:14:25 PM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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