Plumbing Designer
About Barton Associates
Barton Associates is a premier, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a storied history of providing innovative MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/Fire Protection) design, and architectural lighting solutions. With 6 office locations, we are committed to delivering excellence in the built environment.
We take immense pride in being an Employee-Owned Firm. That means our success is your success, a fact reflected in our culture and our numerous accolades:
- Nationally Recognized MEP Giants Top 100 Firm
- Best Places to Work in PA
At Barton Associates, we don’t just build systems; we build careers where every employee has a stake in the outcome.
The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC design and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This role involves leading HVAC projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Input of data into computer programs
- Performs basic design calculations
- Design and layout of basic project elements
- Research code requirements
- Draft designs he/she has originated or provided by lead Engineer or Designer
- Assists in preparing studies and reports
- Become familiar with discipline technical specifications
- Performs basic fieldwork, surveys, and research to document existing conditions
Additional Duties May Include:
- Is assigned to a project team and is under supervision of project’s discipline lead Engineer
- Prepares studies, reports, opinions, and recommendations for the approval of the project lead Engineer
- Make recommendations regarding basic systems
- Performs design calculations and makes basic design layouts required in the projection of a complete set of working drawings
- May assist lead Engineer in design of more complex system elements
- Research code requirements
- Assist in the preparation of opinions of probable construction costs
- Consults with public agencies and other organizations concerning utilities, design requirement and required approvals
- May assist lead Engineer or Construction Services Representative during construction by reviewing shop drawings, responding to informational request, preparing addendums and/or bulletins and making site visits.
- May delegate drafting tasks of designs he/she has originated to discipline BIM technicians and supervise production of same
- May coordinate discipline components and design with other project team members