Plumbing Design Engineer at AfriPrecast Ltd: (Deadline 7 June 2023)

1.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plumbing Design Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Utilize computer software programs to generate Plumbing designs and design drawings for projects
• Responsible for all stages of the Plumbing design phase including but not limited to concept, schematic, detailed designs, and construction drawings and as-built drawings.
• Prepare Plumbing layout designs and load calculations all in line with relevant and applicable standards.
• Carrying out feasibility studies for (Mechanical scopes) for new technical developments
• Making follow-up on prepared and submitted MEP designs for approval to the consultant.
• Involved in iterative design process with other relevant building disciplines including but not limited to Architecture, Structure, Electrical & Plumbing
• Coordinate with Draft men by ensuring MEP elements are well coordinated and implemented in precast shop drawings.
• Check and review precast shop drawings for MEP items in precast elements are as per MEP designs and giving go ahead to Document controller for release of drawings to Production
• Coordinates with site MEP team by providing required details and clarifications on issued drawings, released panels to site and giving solutions to some problems.
• Responsible for troubleshooting Plumbing issues that may arise and proffering best solutions to such
• Coordinates with Quantity surveyor department during Quotation for MEP Designs
• Prepare detailed specifications for Plumbing design elements
• Prepare Material approval request (MAR) related to MEP designs for submission for approval to the consultant.
• Coordinate with Procurement department on required information on MEP items during RFQ/RFI from material suppliers and during tender stages.
• Coordinate with Production MEP team to provide clarification on requested items as well troubleshoot issues that may arise relating MEP and proffer best solution.
• Carry out periodic inspection to project sites to ensure site implementation is being carried out as per design intent
• May be required to liaise with Consultants and Clients
• May be periodically required to be part of inspection and maintenance programs, testing and commissioning
• Perform others duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Design Manager

2.    QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCES

• Minimum Education qualification of bachelor’s degree in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Electrical Plumbing or related mentioned field is mandatory.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar role
• Professional certification and Registration with Professional body is required
• Previous experience working with a design consultant or design company is mandatory
• Previous experience working with a Precast company is highly desirable.

3.    SKILLS REQUIRED

• AutoCAD knowledge is essential & Mandatory,
• Revit MEP or ArchiCAD will be considered as an added advantage,
• Plumbing design softwares are essential
• Knowledge of applicable standards and codes are essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including delivering presentations.
• Analytical thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills, ability to set priorities and meet challenging deadlines
• Fluent in written and spoken English is mandatory while working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda are a plus.