Senior Plumbing Designer

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 design firm in our US Northeast Buildings practice that provides Interior Design, Architecture, and Buildings Engineering services. We are seeking experienced Senior Plumbing Designer in Rochester, New York - Butler, Pennsylvania, - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, - Cleveland, Ohio, - Washington D.C., New York City, New York, - and Stamford, Connecticut Offices. As an integral member of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team, the Senior Plumbing Designer has the knowledge and ability to design a broad range of plumbing systems, specialized plumbing systems, and basic fire protection systems from conceptual design through construction documents.  This individual is also responsible to provide design ideas / solutions, and mentor other Designers and Interns. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the project design team from conceptual design through construction documents on the design of sanitary, vent, storm, domestic water distribution systems, purified water systems, medical gas systems, laboratory gas systems, natural gas systems, and basic fire protection systems.  Specific to the design of these systems, the ideal candidate must be able to design, size, select, schedule, and specify the plumbing and fire sprinkler system components and equipment.
• Produces plumbing and fire sprinkler design documents using Revit and other relevant design software.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Perform specialized designs by applying advanced skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of codes and regulatory requirements applicable to plumbing and fire sprinkler design.
• Manage deadlines and prioritize assignments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Identify complex design constraints and provide solutions.
• Comply with company design standards and policies.
• Assists in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals and RFIs.
• Performs site observations to ensure installed plumbing and fire sprinkler systems meet design intent.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrate understanding of client, project, and team requirements.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of design software and how to apply it to company procedures.
• Proficient software skills in Revit and other relevant design software.
• Understand plumbing codes and design requirements specific to the local geographic market.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to details.
• Proficient in producing large scale, complex designs.
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Able to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or a minimum of 10-years of plumbing design experience in is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and / or Certified Plumbing Design (CPD) credential is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.