**Plumbing Designer/Engineer - LEAF Engineers**

**Department:** MEP (LEAF) **Location:** Houston, TX

or **Description Plumbing Designer/Engineer**

LEAF Engineers is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer/Designer for our rapidly growing practice in Houston, TX. As an integral member of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team, the Plumbing Engineer/Designer produces construction documents to fulfill clients goals. This position is also responsible to QA/QC construction documents, provide design ideas and solutions, and train or mentor other Designers, Operators or Engineers.

**Responsibilities:**

* Develops, modifies and reviews Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems and components according to established standards and Revit modeling techniques, based on input from the engineering team.

* Creates project drawings from the Revit model.

* Organizes and maintains Revit models and AutoCAD documents for multiple projects.

* Designs projects in a team environment and mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff.

* Works closely with project team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.

* Performs all work in a clear, complete, and accurate manner.

* Uses Revit to check the design for interferences with other building elements, resolves conflicts with other team members.

* Utilizes knowledge and experience in applying modeling principles for drawings.

* Produces equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team as required.

* Utilizes knowledge and experience in applying drafting principles for drawings.

* Implements and utilizes LEAF Engineers Standards for projects and processes.

* Actively seeks new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles and regulations changes.

* Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

**Skills:**

* Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

* Advanced knowledge of building codes.

* Advanced knowledge of electrical [mechanical] systems and equipment.

* Ability to design and model simple and complex plumbing systems or large plumbing systems.

* Ability to produce coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, and isometrics with limited guidance of more senior staff.

* Ability to interpret consultant design documents (for instance kitchen consultant's equipment layouts, equipment schedule and catalog cuts) and design the necessary plumbing system.

* Select plumbing equipment and layout the required equipment space.

* Coordinate with technology and electrical designers to coordinate the requirements.

* Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.

* Proficiency in Revit, including BIM and AutoCAD required.

* Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

* Knowledge about sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.

* Ability to perform standard computer drafting functions using Revit and AutoCAD and be able to resolve design conflicts.

* Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

* Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to work in team environment.

**Requirements:**

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.

* PE license in Texas preferred but not required.

* Five years of drafting experience working on one or more of the following building types: K-12, higher education, commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, science and technology, aviation or healthcare facilities.

* Experience working and coordinating with integrated teams.

* LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.

**Firm Background**

Join a culture where you can have a direct and immediate impact on company growth and customer satisfaction. LEAF Engineers is a financially stable company with a history of continuous growth, providing a pool of resources to draw on for support, with a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainable design. Advancement opportunities exist with this position

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