Sr Plumbing Designer

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Job Description

In this role you will:

Be a part of an award-winning architecture, engineering, and planning firm bringing your expertise as a Senior Plumbing Designer to our mechanical engineering practice. Building codes and technologies are rapidly evolving. We are looking for professionals with expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations; extensive knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, and procedures; excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with and lead both internal and external clients to solve problems on HGA’s projects across the country.

At HGA we work to foster an environment where diversity of thought, background and experience creates new energy. Through your curiosity, tenacity, creativity and unique insights you can make an impact every day. That impact is felt by your colleagues, by our clients, and by those who inhabit the spaces we create.

We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainable environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with our clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we’ve reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

What is needed for this role:

Responsible for plumbing design including calculating building loads for all plumbing systems, select equipment, layout piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications

Participate in design review meetings and workshops

Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions

Research design options and document findings for the project team

Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards

Coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable

You will need to have:

Preferred candidates will have:

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, mechanical engineer or related field

12+ years of experience in architectural or consulting engineering required with emphasis on plumbing design for healthcare, commercial, municipal, institutional or government facilities required

Professional Engineer or Certification recognized by a state licensing board

Knowledge in HVAC systems and building controls preferred.

Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills