Plumbing Designer

WELCOME TO JOHNSTON

Johnston is a collaboration of experienced engineers, architects, planners, and managers working together to create thoughtful and functional design throughout the great state of Texas. We work on projects that make a difference in people’s lives and make our world a safer place.

Mission: Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, optimistic, dedicated, efficient, and driven by our entrepreneurial roots.

Vision: To provide the best client service in design and construction. Our Vision is reflected in our designs, our team members, and our culture. It has resulted in the strong, trusting relationships we have with our clients today and the standard we aspire to maintain in the years to come.

People: At Johnston, we seek people who are creative and enjoy solving problems, while having fun along the way. Individuals who embrace a team approach, committed to growing and developing their talents, enjoy mentoring and coaching others, and contribute to a fantastic company culture are who we are as a team and a firm. We aspire to build the best team with the best people to deliver the best projects.

SUMMARY:

As a member of the engineering design team, the Plumbing Designer will assist in designing domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and medical/lab gas systems for hospitals, offices, schools, and other facilities. These properly designed systems keep people safe, provide proper conditioning for critical areas and operations, and minimize facility energy consumption. Specifically, this role supports the design development, production, and delivery of engineering documents relating to facility plumbing systems. The Plumbing Designer creates system drawings using Revit and coordinates with the design team using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Responsibilities include learning and developing skills relating to system design, equipment selection, vendor coordination, and construction administration (CA) support. This position reports to the Plumbing Engineering Team Leader.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred.
• 1-5 years of mechanical drafting and/or design experience from concept to client delivery in Plumbing Design, Building Plumbing/Mechanical Systems, and Central Utility Plants.
• Experience working on healthcare, government, education, and/or technology project design.
• Basic knowledge of integrated design and architecturally significant buildings.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of building codes.
• Basic knowledge of domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and medical gas systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Willingness to visit project sites to support the construction of the system designs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develops and modifies Revit models of mechanical systems and components including piping diagrams, system distribution, and fixture & equipment schedules, according to established standards and Revit modeling techniques with guidance from the Project Engineer.
• Checks model for design interferences with other building elements and resolves conflicts.
• Produces equipment schedules and details making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team.
• Selects fixtures and equipment using results of design calculations, such as water heaters, pumps, compressors, and skid packaged equipment.
• Assists Team Leader and Project Manager in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and Johnston Best Practice Standards.
• Visits project sites during construction administration to conduct quality, progress, and compliance review with design documents.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced design team members.
• Actively seeks new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles, and regulation changes.

ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:

• Committed to exceptional external and internal client service.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines across the project team at all levels.
• Result driven by proper planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt and work independently or in a team environment.

COMPANY CULTURE:

• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Team focused with ability to collaborate well with internal and external team members.
• Effective listener and clear communicator.
• Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes prepared.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adherence to practice of business ethics.
• Promotes and upholds the Johnston values. Trust. Respect. Integrity.
• Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).

Johnston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to all Presidential Executive Orders and federal law requirements, Johnston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have familiarity with Revit and BIM?
• Do you have plumbing and/or mechanical drafting and/or design experience from concept to client delivery in Plumbing System Design, Building Mechanical Systems, and/or Central Utility Plants.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77057