Deborah Frantz White

Senior Commercial Plumbing Designer

Wells Doak Engineers

FORT WORTH

05.2025 - Current

Created detailed construction documents, edited project specifications, and coordinated with other engineers to ensure compatibility of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and civil systems.
Drafted isometric diagrams of proposed pipe routing layouts.
Researched compliance with applicable plumbing codes and code amendments for each geographic project location.
Prepared reports summarizing the progress of projects at regular intervals, and reporting unacceptable installations to the engineers and architects.
Investigated owner complaints regarding existing installations, and provided solutions accordingly.
Attending meetings as needed, and collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders on various projects.
I laid out scale drawings of plumbing pipe systems, and developed design drawings and specifications for plumbing systems using AutoCAD software.
Performed calculations related to water supply, drainage system sizing, pressure loss estimates.
Participated in meetings with clients or other stakeholders as necessary to discuss project details.
Researched codes, regulations, and industry standards for compliance in all designs.
Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Project setup for each discipline in the office, per the architectural information provided for each project.
Performed walk-throughs of completed plumbing systems to verify that the work was installed as designed, and that the installation upheld current code adherence.
Maintaining correct records, documents, specifications, and drawing files on the network server for current and previous projects.
Taking phone calls from clients and correctly conveying information in a clear, understandable manner.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.