Senior Plumbing Designer

Job description

Senior Building Systems/Plumbing Designer (on-site Greenville location)

**VAS OFFER MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, MATCHING 401K**

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.

• Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools

• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients

• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures

• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines

• Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations

• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals

• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes

• Other duties as assigned

 

Basic Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience designing HVAC or plumbing systems

• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

• Knowledge of discipline codes and standards

• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

• Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

• Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects

• Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

 

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

• Proficiency utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in the design of HVAC or plumbing systems

• 3D modeling of HVAC equipment and ductwork

• Development of 2D duct plans from the 3D model

• Development of 2D sections, details and HVAC schedules

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in related technical field of study

• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1

• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials

• Practical field experience

• EPC project experience for the following industries:

− U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

− Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

− Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) software with minimum 3 years of experience

 

 

 

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop 
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.