Plumbing Designer

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When you join FEA, you become a part of our team of dedicated and supportive people focused on delivering best‑in‑class service to our clients and partners.

Founded in 1989 by Robert Finnegan and Boyd Erickson, FEA Consulting Engineers serves both the public and private industries with the one quality that seemed to be missing in the consulting world: SERVICE.

We take pride in our reputation of providing excellent service to our clients, owners, and partners. We are committed to maintain our level of service and expertise on all of our projects. This includes providing designs for schools with concentration on sustainability, or restaurants that need an environment to align with their culinary arts vision, to mega resorts seeking to create an unparalleled guest experience.

Our highly diversified portfolio includes some of the most unique buildings constructed on the planet.

We recognize that our people set us apart from all the rest. As a member of the team, you can expect:

• A culture that encourages learning and development.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package.
• Challenging and rewarding projects.
• Team events and activities to connect and blow off steam.
• Involvement with community development activities and non‑profit programs.

The Plumbing Designer will execute the design of plumbing systems involved in building construction projects. The Plumbing Designer will collaborate with a variety of colleagues across project teams from Engineers and architects.

• Design Building plumbing systems including fire protection for large Buildings and Facilities.
• Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, architects, and fellow engineers to coordinate designs.
• Prepare Technical Plans and Specifications supporting your Designs.
• Review Contractor equipment and materials submittals for accuracy and compliance to the system design.
• Perform preliminary exploratory site visits to examine existing building systems and determine suitability of system for reuse of alterations and provide due diligence report.
• Perform construction site visits to review mechanical and plumbing system and component installation and provide written report of findings.
• Load Calculations to facilitate equip sizing.
• Develop accurate and precise designs complying with recognized standards, company practices, policies, and procedures.
• Report to Project Managers and senior management about progress and changes.
• Interface with Administrative and Support Staff.
• Marketing through Repeat Business and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Comply with the company policies and procedures.

• Previous work experience in plumbing design or related position.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and other computer‑aided design software applications.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and orally about highly technical subject matter.
• Thorough understanding of plumbing systems and component materials.
• Ability to work extended hours and workdays in a fast‑paced environment to meet deadlines and work demands as needed.
• Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a desire for excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Valid Drivers' license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of time.
• Must occasionally…