Senior Plumbing Designer: Lead MEP & Fire Protection Design

Senior Plumbing Designer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Any Office - Pittsburgh or Arlington

The Plumbing Designer is involved in leading the technical development of plumbing and fire protection solutions for diverse building projects, guiding efforts from early concepts through construction support. You’ll ensure exceptional project outputs, help grow the team’s expertise through coaching, and engage regularly with colleagues and clients in meetings and onsite reviews.

LOCATION:
Pittsburgh, PA or Arlington, VA with travel to client and project sites.

• Design and construction administration of plumbing and fire protection systems for both new and renovated building projects across multiple markets.
• Develop high-quality drawings, specifications, and deliverables at each phase of the design process.
• Provide mentorship and contribute to strengthening engineering expertise within the firm.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners through regular project meetings and coordination sessions.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, interior designers, and subconsultants to produce coordinated drawing sets.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations alongside team members to support project needs.
• Engage in interviews and pursuits for new project opportunities.
• Support firmwide Social and Eco initiatives that advance our Triple Bottom Line and B Corp commitments.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of relevant design experience in the building industry.
• Project experience in healthcare, laboratories, higher education, or government facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools. Use of cloud-based and mobile technology for project collaboration.

What Puts You Ahead:

• Experience addressing Legionella contamination in plumbing systems.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) credential.
• Fire Protection Engineering license.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills, capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously. Strong leadership and organizational abilities, along with a commitment to actively engage and contribute to company culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO is the law. Meyers Thorne uses E-Verify. You have the Right to Work.