Plumbing Designer

Plumbing Designer

Position is currently a remote opportunity until the establishment of a formal office location within Kansas City. Upon opening in September, the role will transition to a hybrid in‑office schedule.

Medical, dental and vision coverage;
Health Savings Account contribution; 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS limit; tuition reimbursement; annual bonus based on performance; and additional wellness programs.

• Processes drawings received from the architect into usable models for the design team.
• Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness and efficiency using industry software.
• Assists in the development of design approaches and concepts on assigned projects.
• Implements design requirements as communicated by the design team.
• Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects.
• Assists in load calculations and equipment selection to fit the project design.
• Identifies design issues and communicates them with senior designers and engineers.
• Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members.
• Coordinates with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, MEP disciplines and CADD designers.
• Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified.
• Visually reviews plans for design defects.
• Plans work and performs tasks in accordance with the man‑hour budget.
• Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines and outside vendors to obtain necessary drawing information.
• Assists in data collection and/or field verification.
• Assists with on‑site observations during construction and coordinates design requirements with contractors and suppliers under senior staff direction.
• Assists the design team in organizing drawings into a coherent package.
• Maintains project design and construction files.
• Reviews shop drawings, records changes and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules.
• Stays current on code requirements, design software and industry trends.
• Assists in training and mentoring team members.

• Two‑year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus three years of applicable experience, or five years of applicable experience.
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and discipline specific engineering software (TRACE, HASS, 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.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… employer.

EOE Disability/Veteran.