Plumbing Project Designer

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG , one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2600 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our
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IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Plumbing Project Designer 1 in our Scottsdale office. As a Plumbing Project Designer 1, you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers
and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of plumbing systems for the vertical building industry. This position will be expected to work within the project's monetary budget, train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
Principal Responsibilities
• Lead design efforts for the analysis of plumbing, and fire protection systems. Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects. Lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended
• Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions
• Provide in-process design reviews of plumbing and fire protection system design, calculations, and specifications; Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in plumbing engineering. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with plumbing systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase
Required Skills/Abilities
• Functional expertise in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as they relate to plumbing and fire protection design for buildings
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• Advanced proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools
• Mastery of code calculations for domestic water, waste, and vent systems
• Advanced knowledge of specialty plumbing systems (medical gas, laboratory gas, high rise, rainwater / grey water systems) as applicable based on team market focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays
Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred
• ASPE Certified Plumbing Design preferred
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
OR
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• ASPE Certified Plumbing Design preferred
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
Physical Requirements
• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises
* This position is not eligible for sponsorship*
IMEG Corp. , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
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