Plumbing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Plumbing Engineer

Location : Omaha

Company : Schnackel Engineers, Inc.

If you are looking to put your engineering expertise and skills to use while simultaneously helping to revolutionize the MEP / FP / IT engineering industry, Schnackel Engineers, Inc.

is the place for you! We are seeking a Plumbing Engineer to develop plumbing plans and specifications for architectural projects throughout North America using our new, groundbreaking software platform, AI for MEP®.

The Opportunity :

• Design Superior Quality Plans : Your expertise and skills, coupled with our proprietary AI for MEP® software, will result in some of the highest-quality, most accurate plans seen in the industry while being completed in a fraction of the time of traditional design.
• Help Shape the Future of Revolutionary Software : Your expert input and feedback will help shape the development and improvement of Schnackel Engineers' AI for MEP® software.
• Guide Your Colleagues : You will be encouraged to utilize your positive unique life experiences, skills, and expertise for the betterment of your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinating with the client, the MEP / FP / IT design team, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when deemed necessary.
• Becoming familiar with the codes that are applicable to the project.
• Using AutoCAD and other software to create plumbing construction document packages which include plumbing fixture connections, equipment connection, and associated piping, plumbing isometric riser diagrams, appropriate schedules, details, and construction specifications.
• Performing all required calculations to support design decisions, including load calculations, pipe sizing calculations, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Coordinating with local utility companies to provide the required utility services to the project.
• Coordinating with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Provide construction administration (CA) services, including answering requests for information (RFIs).
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues.

What We Are Looking For :

• In possession of an ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, or related educational program.
• In possession of or desire to obtain Certified Plumbing Designer Certification.
• Three or more years of plumbing design experience with an MEP / FP engineering consultant.
• Experience managing projects and familiarity with related drawings, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Basic understanding of plumbing theory (system layout, sizing, flow characteristics, etc.).
• One or more year(s) of AutoCAD and Revit experience.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments with desire to work efficiently.

Why Join Schnackel Engineers, Inc.?

• Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• Work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.
• Embrace the challenge of a role that combines technical expertise, innovation, creativity, and leadership.
• Lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next generation.

Ready to lead the charge in redefining engineering? Apply now to become a part of a new era in MEP engineering.