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Senior Plumbing Engineering Designer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Woolpert
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Building Services Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Chicago, IL;
Coral Gables, FL;
Fairview Heights, IL;
Miami, FL;
New York, NY;
Remote - United States;
St. Louis, MO

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Plumbing Engineering Designer to join our dynamic MEP/FP team at our Coral Gables, FL office. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader and is responsible for directing mechanical engineering technical work and providing technical leadership for multiple projects and mechanical engineering team.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:
  • Design, develop, and generate models, plans, details, and drawings of plumbing systems, including domestic and industrial water, sanitary, storm, gas, and specialty piping system sand components in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and BIM requirements.
  • Lead plumbing design for complex commercial, residential, healthcare, mission-critical, industrial, and other project typesfrom schematic design and space planning through construction administration and coordination with other disciplines.
  • Present design approaches and coordinate effectively with other disciplines, consultants, contractors, and client teams.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of plumbing designs, BIM models, calculations, and project deliverables.
  • Develop technical guidance for plumbing systemsandmaintainplumbing design standards, best practices, and engineering procedures.
  • Provide technical direction,mentorship, and technical skill advancementto plumbing engineers and designers,ensuring high-quality deliverables, technical consistency, and effective project execution.
  • Track project progress, including scope, and schedule.
What You Will Bring:
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in plumbing engineering and design.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experiencewithIPC, UPC, IFGC, NFPA, and other applicable industry, federal, state, and local codes,design standards, and regulations, including applicable Florida codes andlocaldesign requirements.
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based design and coordinationor directing Revit designers for preparing construction documents.
  • Demonstrated experience incorporating sustainable design practices, LEED principles, and water conservation strategies into plumbing system designs.
  • Expert verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
  • Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and meet project schedules and deadlines.
  • Willing to travel to project sites or offices, as needed.
Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

  • Freedom to Work program:
    Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program:
    Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation:
    Take time off when it makes sense for…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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