Residential Plumbing Designer Job at Arcxis in Houston

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who do not require sponsorship for employment at this time. Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.

Company Overview:

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes, and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, our services help to build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS unites extensive expertise into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch. Our portfolio includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC, United Structural Consultants, and iPermit, amplifying our reach into the multi-family, multi-use, commercial, and pre-existing residential sectors. ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com .

General Overview of Position:

ARCXIS is seeking Plumbing Designers and Engineers with a wide range of experience who are skilled in Plumbing Design and Engineering of residential structures. This includes many aspects of the production of Waste/Vent Designs, Water Piping, Isometrics, Gas Schematics, Fire Sprinklers, and Site Plumbing in AutoCAD. Plumbing Designers and Engineers collaborate and partner across all disciplines to ensure the highest level of cross-disciplined design integration for a one stop shop solution to our partners residential design needs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Job duties will be to produce Waste/Vent Design, Water Piping, Isometrics, Gas Schematic, Fire Sprinklers, and Site Plumbing in AutoCAD
• Plumbing Engineering and Design of single- and multi-family, low- and high-rise residential design plans
• Generate detailed Plumbing Design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation of design plans for bidding and construction
• Prepare Construction Documents in AutoCAD
• Work with design staff and drafters to complete project

Competencies:

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• The ability to read blueprints
• Compute dimensions from architectural plans
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with other engineers/designers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Code Knowledge
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code)
  • ICC International Codes
  • Uniform building codes
• Drive deadlines in dynamic and fast-moving environments.
• Team players with exceptional interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed, with good initiative and a great multi-tasker
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Microsoft word, Excel, etc...)

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
• Preferred 3+ years' experience in Plumbing Design for residential building systems, code compliance, and construction.
• Plumbing Design experience with production of Waste/Vent Design, Water Piping, Isometrics, Gas Schematic, Fire Sprinklers, and Site Plumbing.
• Plumbing Design experience with mid-rise multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings, residential and enclosed parking garages.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance