Senior Plumbing Engineer

Company: Hermanson Company
Location: Kent
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical Construction company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979.--The last decade has seen the company grow from a smaller, family-owned business to become a major player smack dab in the middle of the hot Seattle-area construction industry.By design, Hermanson is a special place to work.--Our belief is that people do business with people they like.--In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain very personable, likeable people who are highly professional, unwaveringly ethical, and unrelenting in delivering quality results.--We are--focusing on--providing a workplace where high performance people can join with other high-performance people and work together to accomplish great things. If you are growing your career in Mechanical Construction and want to work with--people who are on a mission to provide the best customer experience possible, you should take a look at employment with Hermanson. People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same--Core Values:* Clients First - Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude* Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance* Character Counts--- Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring* Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive* Appreciate--- Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey* Learn, Grow, Innovate--- Challenge the status quo and always competeThe RoleResponsible for designing Plumbing systems for commercial high-rise office & multi-family residential, light industrial and critical--environment (lab, hospital, data center) facilities, with minimal supervision.You will also support Engineering / CAD Manager to maintain an innovative, leading-edge Design-Build Mechanical Engineering Department.--Support the mission, vision, strategy, and goals of the Company. Best of Class design target must include designs that are Code Compliant, Constructible, Cost Effective, Conscientious--(environmentally), Creative & Complete.Responsibilities* Supports sales efforts through sales assist work, including schematic scope level designs, written system narratives, system selections, and client presentations.* Performs Plumbing calculations for utility & equipment sizing, pipe sizing/layouts, equipment selections, and--acoustical assessments, as well as document preparation required for permit submittals.* Coordinates design with other team members (Design Team [such as owners, architects, general contractors, structural, electrical & civil], Project Manager, Superintendent,---) to ensure design meets customers' expectations at quoted cost. Lead meetings with clients and team members at their offices and job sites.* Review of shop drawings, submittals to assure compliance with design intent.* Makes cost and quality effective decisions on systems to develop plans & sections, system schematics, riser--diagrams, drawings and details as well as full equipment schedules with detailed control sequences of operation.* Develop specifications as projects require.* LEED design and documentation and familiarity with WELL, Salmon Safe, Living Building and other sustainability programs. LEED credentials preferred.* Coordinates CAD work with CAD Team Lead and back check for accuracy; coordinates CAD effort on assigned--projects.* Identifies and communicates concerns about project schedule, design budget, or technical issues with Engineering--Manager, and is responsible to achieve project requirements.* Stays current in knowledge of codes and standards, design issues/techniques (including alternate approaches such as Sovent, Studor Venting, Wet & Circuit Vents, Appendix M water sizing, FARS) and newly emerging technologies. * Assist in mentoring of newer engineers and leading internal design teams.* Provide support for quality control review of designs and value engineering of projects. * Discusses current project's status with Engineering Manager in weekly meetings and updates short and long term labor projections.* Adheres to Engineering Department and company standards and procedures. Accountabilities & KPIs -- Hours spent on projects versus budget.Qualifications* Skills, knowledge and abilities typically found with (10) years' experience in plumbing systems design for commercial and--institutional buildings - High Rise, Healthcare, Science & Technology, Office, Multi-family, Laboratory, Government,and/or Civic Facilities experience preferred.* Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State Washington preferred.* Detailed knowledge of the Uniform & International Codes, Washington/Seattle Energy Codes, ASPE standards, National--Fire Codes, etc.* Experience in sustainable design/LEED and exposure to life cycle cost, etc. * Strong personal time management and mentoring abilities.* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions--from groups of managers, clients and customers.* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with latest versions of AUTOCAD MEP and REVIT.EducationBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of technical--training and/or related experience preferred.Hermanson provides great employee benefits: * Very Competitive Compensation w/ Bonus* Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents)* 401k retirement plan including 5% Company matching* Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!* Disability income protection* Employee and dependent life insurance* Growth & Development Opportunities* In-House Company Training Programs* Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement* Wellness Program* Employee Assistance Program

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