Plumbing Designer

  Barton Associates is seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer for your Pittsburgh office.

• Input of data into computer programs
• Performs basic design calculations
• Design and layout of basic project elements
• Research code requirements
• Draft designs he/she has originated or provided by lead Engineer or Designer
• Assists in preparing studies and reports
• Become familiar with discipline technical specifications
• Performs basic fieldwork, surveys, and research to document existing conditions
• Duties as assigned

In addition to the duties shared above you may also be asked to perform the following duties based on your level of experience.  

• Is assigned to a project team and is under supervision of project’s discipline lead Engineer
• Prepares studies, reports, opinions, and recommendations for the approval of the project lead Engineer
• Make recommendations regarding basic systems
• Performs design calculations and makes basic design layouts required in the projection of a complete set of working drawings
• May assist lead Engineer in design of more complex system elements
• Researches code requirements
• Assist in the preparation of opinions of probable construction costs
• Consults with public agencies and other organizations concerning utilities, design requirement and required approvals
• May assist lead Engineer or Construction Services Representative during construction by reviewing shop drawings, responding to informational request, preparing addendums and/or bulletins and making site visits. 
• May delegate drafting tasks of designs he/she has originated to discipline BIM technicians and supervise production of same
• May coordinate discipline components and design with other project team members

• While serving as a BIM Technician, demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis, or 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology
• While serving as a Designer, demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis, or Accredited 4-year Engineering degree and has passed the EIT exam
• While serving as a lead Designer demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis
• Ability to remain current with discipline state-of-the-art design
• Ability to learn and become knowledgeable in various codes and regulations concerning discipline
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level working with AutoCAD, BIM, REVIT, and Microsoft Office365