The Senior Plumbing Design Engineer will independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on complex projects. To take an increasingly responsible role in the management of projects and to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas. This job is performed in both an office and field environment. Some travel may be required with about 10-15% of work to be executed outside the office in the field.

Responsibilities:

·          Liaise with intra department Engineers and discipline senior leaders in all phases of the design production

·          Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings

·          Apply codes or identify alternatives and solutions to building code exceptions and devise new approaches to problems encountered

·          Plan, schedule, conduct and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work

·          Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications

·          Inform Project Manager of changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads or assignments of the team or project and project budget

·          Stay abreast of the project design and construction schedules; provide input to client on CBE design schedule requirements

·          Control and monitor project engineering costs through the utilization of project management accounting software

·          Monitor project scope creep and work with (Senior) Project Manager on delivery of any additional client service requests

·          Develop satisfactory client relationships to ensure repeat business for the firm

·          Attend project coordination meetings with clients as required and internal project coordination meetings

·          Remain up to date in developments in the profession and within the organization as appropriate

·          Handle multiple, non-routine projects with efficiency and accuracy

·          Participate and contribute to a team effort, exchanging ideas and recommending improvements

·          Actively promote and instruct others in the use of company design production standards and master specifications

·          May assist in aiding Junior Designers and Engineers through technical instruction and explanation of engineering design concepts.

·          Supervises group of designers and engineers

·          Provide assistance to deliver a quality product on schedule

Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be a certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) or have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical from accredited college with a minimum 10 years in engineering design preferably in a consulting engineering firm or in the design department of a design build contracting firm. Professional Engineering License, proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Office including Outlook, knowledge of Auto CAD as a drawing and production tool required. The successful candidate must have the following skills, knowledge, experience and abilities:

·          Possess high level of analytical ability used to solve complex problems

·          Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·          Ability to work effectively with the firm's personnel

·          Conversant with the firm’s Management philosophy and organizational structure as appropriate

·          The ability to be sufficiently flexible and resourceful to cope with the inherent load fluctuations of   the profession

·          Possess a strong understanding of applicable codes

·          Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to ldowns@esginc.com