Plumbing Designer Job at MRA - The Management Association in Milwaukee

Designer - Plumbing & Pipe

**3+ years plumbing experience with 2+ years of design experience required**

Are you a plumber ready to get out of the field?If so, MRA is helping Mattox Plumbing in West Allis, WI, to fill a new role! Due to growth and success, we are adding to our incredible award-winning design team. This role will work in-office to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative designs that meet project specifications and client needs.

Duties

In this role, under the guidance and mentorship of the Senior Designer, you will provide design or drawing assistance for routine and moderately complex projects during the development and as-built stages of the engineered drawings. To do this you will:

• Obtain electronic plans from engineers/architects/owners and other trades.
• Obtain project design information as required from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, and consultants.
• Obtains and facilitates all project permits.
• Research and build piping appurtenances.
• Create engineered drawings (AutoCAD, Revit etc.).
• Prepare record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements.
• Import and create plumbing groups.
• Review scope, defined product specifications, application and requirements for code compliance and all other requirements.
• Setup Navis models and run initial visuals to determine approach to mains and branches.
• Run and present clash detections.
• Create and upload Hilti points, shop drawings, and spool drawings.
• Participate in internal design review meetings as coordinated by the Project Managers, visit jobsites for coordination of service and attend project coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Two (2) plus years of experience in plumbing design including waste and vent systems, supply systems, roof drain calculations and design, equipment and fixture selection, shop drawing review, assessment of existing systems and facilities, and field observation and reporting.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD and/or Revit) is required.
• Field experience in plumbing or pipefitting trades is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of building codes.
• Knowledge of piping and plumbing construction methods.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and practices.
• A degree in Design, Engineering, Plumbing or a related field is helpful