Plumbing Designer

Design Tree Engineering is pursuing the addition of a Plumbing Designer with 5+ years of experience to join our growing and dynamic Mechanical Engineering Team in or near our key service areas. Ideal candidates are driven and looking to grow with the organization.

• Produces high-quality documents based on in-house drafting standards and clients’ design plans.
• Develops complete plumbing design packages including domestic water, sanitary/storm drainage, natural gas, and related systems by coordinating with Design Tree and client personnel.
• Takes initiative in issue resolution by seeking direction from Design Tree personnel and/or clients.
• Is responsible for accurately completing tasks and projects in a timely manner based on project deadlines.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces Revit standards, workflows, templates, details, and best practices within the Mechanical Engineering Department.
• Collaborates and coordinates with DTE Team members in other engineering disciplines.
• Sets up new projects with the company's Revit standards and templates.
• Creates custom content as required for Revit project execution.
• Works with Mechanical Engineers and Project Managers to understand the scope, schedule, budget, project instructions and responsibilities.
• Completes tasks within scope, budget and schedule.
• Executes procedures as determined by the Team Leader.
• Reviews plumbing designs for completeness, constructability and coordination.
• Monitors drawings to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Occasionally travels to client sites to gather information and measurements of existing facilities. Site visits may require ladder, stair, and/or scaffolding climbing.
• Is able and willing to work overtime on occasion to meet project deadlines.
• Has a positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team.
• Is able to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.

• Minimum of five (5) years of plumbing design experience in Revit.
• Hard working, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision after the initial training period.
• Proficiency in Revit (primary);
  AutoCAD a plus.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Sketch Up.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineers and project teams.
• Genuine enthusiasm for plumbing systems - someone who takes pride in the craft and truly enjoys the work.

• ASPE Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification.
• Experience creating custom families, model components, and detail components.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes and design standards.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices. Familiarity writing Plumbing specifications.
• Water/wastewater experience is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Located in or near one of our key service areas:
  Duluth, St. Cloud, Twin Cities metro, or south of the metro (Mankato area and surrounding region). This is a bonus, not a requirement.

• Competitive salaries (Range: $80,), comprehensive benefits including flexible paid time off, health, dental, continuing education, flexible schedule/work environment, travel pay, etc.
• Ability to work with stimulating colleagues daily in an environment that is challenging, fun and promotes individual growth, teamwork, and creativity.
• Office parking costs are covered by Design Tree.