Plumbing Designer

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Job Description About IES Residential

IES Residential is a national leader in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services, dedicated to providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality solutions across the residential construction industry. We’re growing our design division and seeking motivated professionals who thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Designer with mid- to high-level expertise to join our team in Carrollton, TX. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with a passion for creating efficient, code-compliant plumbing systems for residential projects across the United States. This role involves designing and documenting plumbing systems that meet project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in potable water and DWV systems.

• System Design — Develop comprehensive plumbing system designs using Autodesk MEP software. Size and select appropriate drainage and supply piping in accordance with applicable plumbing codes. Perform calculations for DWV, gas, and potable water loads for residential projects nationwide.
• Code Compliance — Ensure all plumbing designs meet local, state, and national building codes and standards. Stay up to date with industry regulations, trends, and emerging technologies. Apply a fundamental understanding of materials and their field applications.
• Collaboration — Work closely with builders, engineers, and project teams to integrate plumbing systems into overall building designs using AutoCAD and clash detection processes. Coordinate with electrical, HVAC, and other disciplines to ensure seamless system integration.
• Technical Documentation — Prepare detailed and accurate technical drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD software. Maintain thorough project documentation, including design calculations and equipment schedules.
• Project Management Support — Assist in project bidding and ensure timely completion of plumbing design deliverables. Collaborate with project managers to address design-related issues and provide technical support during construction. Review plans, specifications, and take-offs to identify scope and material requirements for estimating.

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Preferred Qualifications — 3–5 years of residential plumbing design experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP and AutoCAD Block Creation. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and SharePoint. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills. Adaptable to process improvements and eager to contribute to a growing design division. A proactive, “How can I help?” attitude.

• Create full DWV, gas, and isometric drawings
• Produce Bills of Materials for estimating and construction
• Assist in creating and maintaining AutoCAD blocks and templates
• Review project designs with field teams to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain and apply knowledge of municipal plumbing codes
• Assist in project logging, template management, and specification updates
• Perform other duties related to residential design as assigned

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IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life. IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.

IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.…