Senior Plumbing Specialist

Senior Plumbing Specialist – Denver, Colorado

At HDR, we are looking for a Senior Plumbing Specialist to join our Building Engineering Services team in Denver, Colorado. The role involves designing plumbing systems for a variety of projects including Science & Technology, Industrial, Aerospace, and Federal. The candidate will mentor and train junior designers while delivering technically excellent design solutions.

• Mentoring/Managing:
  • Help grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, high‑quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and a supportive safety net.
  • Coordinate the work of Plumbing Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the rest of the multidisciplinary team throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of junior staff.
  • Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Technical:
  • Assume a substantial role in plumbing design for projects.
  • Work with clients to understand project‑specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, cost considerations, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility.
  • Provide detailed design and coordination with multidisciplinary team members.
  • Attend design meetings and lead plumbing discussions.
  • Conduct schematic, design development, and construction document work sessions with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines.
  • Produce code‑conforming designs and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
  • Support construction through field observations, submittal and shop drawing review, and RFI support.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Travel:
  Some travel to job sites or other HDR offices may be required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of consulting engineering experience designing high‑reliability plumbing systems.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and work independently and as part of a large project team.
• Strong desire to stay current with trends in project market sectors.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Revit, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Newforma Project Center and/or Project Wise Document Management Software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong professional initiative.
• Focused on client outcomes.
• Knowledge of current industry codes and standards.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical and specification writing skills.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) preferred.

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline.
• Aptitude and hands‑on experience with computer applications specific to plumbing engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards specific to plumbing engineering.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment and active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

• Active participation in industry organizations is encouraged.
• Participation in professional development seminars, workshops, or conferences is encouraged and must be approved in advance.
• Maintain continuing education requirements for any certification or license.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Expected compensation for this position is $ – $ for full‑time regular – located in Denver, Colorado.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.