Johnson Controls

Data Center

PlumbingandPipingDrafter/Designer

Nisku, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Plumbing and Piping Drafter/Designer at Johnson Controls. Skills: Plumbing system design, 3D CAD, Documentation. Apply EDE design standards. Support compliance with codes”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure designs are accurate; Ensure designs are code-compliant; Ensure designs are manufacturable; Ensure designs are aligned with EDE standards; Ensure plumbing designs are practical; Ensure plumbing designs are buildable; Ensure plumbing designs are aligned with shop capabilities; Ensure plumbing designs are accurate; Ensure plumbing designs are coordinated; Ensure plumbing designs require minimal rework; Drawings and BOMs meet EDE standards; Drawings and BOMs meet manufacturing needs; Improved consistency and clarity across plumbing design deliverables; Positive contribution to team capability

Industry & Context.

Data Center
Problems you'll solve

Address design-related issues; Corrections and improvements; Reduce rework, errors, and clarification requests

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Systems, or a related technical discipline, Extensive experience in plumbing system design and documentation within an engineered or manufacturing environment, understanding of piping systems, components, and fabrication considerations, Proficiency with 3D CAD and PLM systems (e. g. , Creo, Windchill or equivalent), Ability to interpret and apply design standards, codes, and specifications, attention to detail with a practical, manufacturable design mindset, Effective communicator able to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

Nice to Have

Experience designing plumbing systems for HVAC equipment, industrial equipment, or modular building systems, Familiarity with data center or mission‑critical infrastructure, Experience supporting design reviews and production‑related issue resolution, Exposure to standardization, modularization, or design‑for‑manufacturing initiatives

What You'll Do.

Apply EDE design standards

Support compliance with codes

Identify gaps in standards

Support design reviews

Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical designers

Work with Manufacturing Engineering

Support Quality and Sustaining Engineering

Interface with Design Engineering

Identify opportunities to simplify designs

Support development of standard details

Capture lessons learned

Contribute to reducing rework

Provide guidance and informal mentoring

Support onboarding of new team members

Act as a go-to technical resource

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Mechanical and Electrical designers; Work with Manufacturing Engineering and fabrication teams; Support Quality and Sustaining Engineering; Interface with Design Engineering (DE); collaboration with Manufacturing and other design disciplines

Communication Scope

Effective communicator

Full Job Description

**Position Overview:** Plumbing and Piping Drafter/Designer is a key member of the Equipment Design Engineering (EDE) team, responsible for the detailed design, modeling, and documentation of plumbing systems integrated into engineered equipment and modular solutions for data center applications. This role provides technical expertise in plumbing system layout, detailing, and coordination, ensuring designs are accurate, code‑compliant, manufacturable, and aligned with EDE standards. The position works closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and sustaining teams to support efficient execution across projects and product lines. The Plumbing Designer also plays an important role in improving consistency and quality through mentorship, standardization, and continuous improvement, while remaining an individual contributor focused on technical execution. **Key Responsibilities:** **What you will do:** 1) Plumbing System Design & Documentation · Apply EDE design standards, drafting practices, and documentation requirements consistently. · Support compliance with internal standards and applicable external codes (e.g., plumbing codes, ASME practices where applicable). · Identify gaps or inefficiencies in standards related to plumbing design and provide feedback to standards owners. · Support design reviews from a plumbing‑design and constructability perspective. 2) Standards Implementation & Compliance · Apply EDE design standards, drafting practices, and documentation requirements consistently. · Support compliance with internal standards and applicable external codes (e.g., plumbing codes, ASME practices where applicable). · Identify gaps or inefficiencies in standards related to plumbing design and provide feedback to standards owners. · Support design reviews from a plumbing‑design and constructability perspective. 3) Cross‑Functional Coordination · Collaborate closely with Mechanical and Electrical designers to ensure fully coordinated equipment des

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