Senior Plumbing Design Engineer

Overview

The Senior Plumbing Design Engineer is responsible for assisting the Engineer Manager with administrative and training duties within the Engineering Department in each of our offices on a day-to-day basis. The Senior Plumbing Design Engineer will also be called upon as a key technical resource for the engineers and others within the company. In the technical advisor role, it is expected that the Senior Engineer assists in providing structured training and technical mentorship for the engineers within the department, along with project managers and project engineers. This person must have a deep understanding of the California State codes, as well as the intricacies of mechanical systems, and an overall knowledge of construction to create and timely deliver on all aspects of a project's design. A Design Engineer shall effectively and cohesively work with all team members and trade partners. The intent is to develop permits and construction documents while simultaneously providing field support and coordination.

Location: San Jose or Alameda

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

• Design and draft various plumbing systems including but not limited to sanitary DMW, domestic hot & cold-water system, natural gas, storm system, process gases etc.

• Conduct calculations, design and size water heaters, booster pumps, process gas generation equipment like VAC pumps, CDA compressor and dryer etc.

• Perform Plumbing system design, and project planning for small and large projects

• Effectively manage time to meet project deliverables and schedules

• Represent United Mechanical as a design professional at project design meetings

• Perform and document field surveys of existing site conditions and equipment

• Present design options to United Mechanical project management, architect or client for resolution - prepare documentation (field design change requests, beyond normal scope reports, etc.), as required

• Complete code required energy compliance documents and LEED calculations / certification

• Create engineering drawings using the latest software

• Provide effective and efficient equipment, and piping layouts

• Do all related coordination with architects, clients, consultants and both In-house and out of house trades

• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and interference

• Provide interpretations of all external codes, regulations, and specifications

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Education Requirements and Relevant Skills

• 5-10 years' experience in the commercial construction space

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred, but not required

• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals

• Must poses foundational knowledge on equipment sizing and related design criteria

• Working knowledge of system types, equipment, installation standards and procedures is necessary

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential

• Must be fully versed in local and State building codes

• Must be proficient in use of Trace 700 and AutoCAD Version 2023 or later

• Revit 2023 or BIM experience is preferred

• Prior experience with mechanical contractor or engineering consultant preferred

United Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.