Senior Plumbing Designer Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Senior Plumbing Designer

Job Category:

Design

Requisition Number:

SENIO001803

ing Details
ed: December 16, 2024
Full-Time
Locations
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SSR Headquarter office | Nashville
2995 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204, USA +3 more locations
Job Details
Description A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement. We feel that SSR is a great place, but don’t take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at /life-at-ssr. Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more. We are Certified “Great Place to Work” /1001559 Looking for a Senior Plumbing Designer The Senior Plumbing Designer prepares design drawings using industry software and maintains high quality standards, maintains communication with team members and clients, and performs on-site observations as needed. Assists in the organizing and maintenance of all completed design drawings and documents.

Key Responsibilities:

Processes drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team
Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect
Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer Implements design requirements as related by design team
Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects
Assists in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design
Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and provides recommended solutions to team members
Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules
Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
Assists the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines
Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as Construction Administrator as needed
Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
Visually reviews plans for defects in design work
Assists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks
Communicates with team members, project manager, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
Assists the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized package
Maintains a continued focus on the latest code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
Assists in the training and mentoring of designers and EITs
May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification
May hold project manager responsibilities on some projects; tasks include establishing project scope with the client, scheduling work, maintaining communication with the client, attending meetings, overseeing profitability, implementing a QA/QC plan, and performing job close out processes
May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements: Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years applicable experience OR eight years applicable experience
Three years of experience with large scope projects
Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff
Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM)
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of state and/or local construction guidelines
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
Knowledge of construction terminology
Knowledge of basic math
Knowledge of systems integration
General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
General knowledge of applicable engineering discipline
Interpersonal Skills

• ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
  Comprehension
• ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
  Written Communication Skills
• ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  Speech Clarity
• ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
  Detail-Oriented
• ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome
  Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
  Organizational Skills
• can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner
  Technical Writing Skills
• skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended
  Influence
• ability to help others understand one’s point of view
  Mentoring Skills
• as a more experienced colleague, is able to provide support and feedback to less experienced colleagues; acts as a source of guidance, assistance, and expertise to less experiences colleagues
  Foresight
• ability to predict what is likely to happen in the future SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer EOE Disability/Veteran Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)