Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A growing and established Plumbing and HVAC contractor in Riverside, CA is seeking a Designer to join its team in a full-time, direct hire role. This is an excellent opportunity for a Designer with plumbing, or HVAC design experience who wants to expand their technical skills while supporting a variety of commercial, multifamily, and residential construction projects.
This role offers the chance to work closely with project managers, field foremen, fabrication teams, and field operations in a collaborative environment where accurate design, constructability, and communication are valued. The company offers stability, a strong benefits package, and long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to contribute to design standards and support projects from planning through field installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Review commercial, multifamily, and residential plumbing and HVAC plans and set up CAD/Revit files for design work.
- Design and modify plumbing, piping, HVAC, and mechanical systems based on project specifications, field conditions, and code requirements.
- Create 2D and 3D drawings, layouts, details, isometrics, schedules, and fabrication/installation drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Review drawings and submittals for coordination, space limitations, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Perform material takeoffs, prepare material requisitions, and provide technical support to fabrication and field operations.
- Coordinate with project managers, field foremen, and field teams to resolve design questions, incorporate changes, and document revisions.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $25.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Junior level: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Senior level: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Full-time, in-person position in Riverside, CA.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- PTO, paid holidays, and sick time.
- Opportunity to grow with an established company.
- Design plumbing, HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems for commercial, multifamily, and residential projects.
- Create detailed Revit and AutoCAD drawings, isometrics, layouts, schedules, and fabrication drawings.
- Review project drawings and submittals for accuracy, coordination, code compliance, and constructability.
- Support field and fabrication teams with design revisions, technical details, and project coordination.
- 2+ years of experience specifically in plumbing or HVAC design.
- Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of plumbing and mechanical plan reading and design.
- Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, mechanical codes, and industry standards.
- Experience with material takeoffs, isometrics, layouts, and fabrication or installation drawings.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify design and constructability issues.
- Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, field foremen, and field operations.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to occasionally visit jobsites to review field conditions, coordinate design changes, or support project needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with PHCC standards.
- Hands-on plumbing, HVAC, piping, or mechanical field experience.
- Experience supporting plan/spec and design-build projects.
- Experience maintaining or following company drafting and design standards.
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