28 Jan 12 ASABE Career Center: Mechanical – Design jobs, Mechanical – Plumbing jobs, Mechanical Engineering jobs, Norfolk jobs, VA jobs, SENIOR PLUMBING DESIGNER at Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH CORPORATE WEBSITE AT WWW.CLARKNEXSEN.COM.

Job Description

we seek to a hire a senior-level plumbing designer who will be responsible for all aspects of plumbing design, including but not limited to domestic water systems, soil waste and vent, storm drainage, compressed air, medical gases, natural gas, non-potable water systems, laboratory process piping systems, solar water heating systems, and energy modeling and analysis on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope. Specific responsibilities include:

• Performing various plumbing design tasks including Design Analysis, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout as a senior or lead designer • Assisting with the preparation of fee proposals • Meeting with clients to prepare proposed scope of work as directed • Meeting with project managers and senior engineers to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work • Providing oversight and coordination of projects, and working with assigned project managers, to meet client’s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines • Coordinating and communicating all aspects of plumbing design within multi-disciplinary teams as requested by the Lead Mechanical Engineer • Providing input to senior engineer and project manager for project evolution • Developing project schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents • Providing support services during the bidding process, i.e., preparing addenda and amendments, opening bids, and tabulating bids as directed • Performing services required during the construction phase, i.e., representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-builts, etc. as directed • Ensuring compliance with all quality control policies and procedures and providing QC reviews for other designers • Working with, responding to, and taking direction from senior engineers and project managers • Working independently with limited direction • Supervising and mentoring junior staff in the Mechanical Engineering Department ? Education

• High School diploma or GED is required

Additional consideration will be given for:

• College level courses in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Design, or related engineering and technical studies • Associates degree or Bachelors degree in any of the above subjects strongly preferred

Career Experience

The ideal candidate will have significant A/E consulting experience (10+ years preferably) as a senior plumbing designer with exceptional written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have experience supervising and mentoring junior plumbing design staff.

Design Project Experience

The ideal candidate will have specific project experience in design of plumbing systems. 10+ years in plumbing design is strongly preferred with experience in one or more of the following types of design projects:

• Design Build projects • Commercial facilities • DOD and Military facilities • K-12 Schools • Colleges and Universities • Hospitals, Medical, or Healthcare facilities • Heavy Industrial facilities • Laboratories and Research facilities • Projects exceeding $20 million in construction value • LEED certified projects

other Criteria

The ideal candidate will: • Live locally or have local ties to the area • Present an organized application and resume • Possess excellent written communication skills, being able to prepare effective and concise documents • Possess strong verbal communication skills • Have an enthusiastic, client-oriented, can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services • be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole