Plumbing Designer - Healthcare & Research Facilities
Overview
You will design plumbing systems for complex healthcare, higher education, and research facilities as a Mechanical Engineering graduate. You will work in a Revit and AutoCAD environment alongside a team of engineers and architects. You will attend client and design committee meetings, and contribute to project deliverables. You will benefit from a collaborative, employee-owned culture recognized as a 2025 Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group. This role offers direct financial stake through ESOP and flexible work options, making it a unique entry point into a metrics-driven design firm.
What You'll Do8
- 1Assist engineers in designing plumbing systems for complex projects using Revit and AutoCAD.
- 2Prepare detailed project documents and drawings for construction, ensuring accuracy with Bluebeam.
- 3Collaborate with project teams during design and construction phases, using Microsoft Teams and Co-Pilot for coordination.
- 4Attend client, consultant, and design committee meetings to gather input and present design updates.
- 5Contribute to project debriefs and lessons-learned sessions to improve future design processes.
- 6Manage assigned tasks and hours to meet project deadlines and budgets, with guidance from senior engineers.
- 7Create visual presentations and graphic materials using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- 8Support the integration of large language models and other transformative design tools into workflows.
Requirements8
- 1Bachelor's or Professional degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
- 20-3 years of applicable experience in building systems design, including internships or co-op.
- 3Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for plumbing system design and documentation.
- 4Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Microsoft Teams with Co-Pilot.
- 5Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint or similar project management software is a plus.
- 6Experience with SketchUp and Bluebeam for modeling and document review.
- 7Strong communication skills for team collaboration and client meetings.
- 8Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
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