Plumbing Engineer III

Plumbing Engineer III

The Plumbing Engineer III is responsible for leading the plumbing design scope on small to mid-sized projects of moderate complexity. This role owns the discipline design process, supports budget management, and collaborates closely with cross-functional project teams—including architects, engineers, clients, and construction partners.

This individual is a strong technical contributor with the ability to manage multiple priorities, guide less experienced team members, and independently drive plumbing design deliverables from concept through construction.

Core Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems of moderate complexity in accordance with applicable codes and in coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Translate project requirements into defined scope, while documenting key decisions, open items, and action plans to advance design progress
• Work independently or under the guidance of a Project Manager or Group Lead
• Serve as Engineer of Record for smaller projects when acting as Lead Plumbing Engineer
• Manage multiple priorities, establish work plans, and provide direction to junior engineers and designers as needed
• Develop engineering narratives, reports, construction drawings, and specifications with minimal oversight
• Expand technical expertise in specialty plumbing systems, including reclaim/gray water, process and biological waste, and service utilities (e.g., natural gas, compressed air, CO₂, N₂, O₂)
• Support proposal development activities, including scope definition, effort estimation, and schedule review under mentorship
• Develop fire protection performance drawings and specifications
• Identify non-compliant conditions during site assessments and field surveys
• Support construction phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, punch lists, and progress reporting
• Lead discipline quality efforts such as squad checks and peer reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing within the plumbing discipline
• Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers and designers
• Support system planning and programming efforts in collaboration with senior technical leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a plumbing focus) from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience, preferably within a consulting or design firm
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience performing plumbing engineering calculations, including fixture counts, drainage, stormwater, and reclaim systems
• Experience designing sanitary waste, venting, stormwater, and service piping systems
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and building codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam Revu
• LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design accreditation, or relevant project experience
• Experience designing specialty waste and process utility systems
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IAPMO, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, and OSHA
• Experience leading or supporting field surveys and existing condition assessments
• Experience performing specialty system calculations with limited supervision
• Familiarity with Revit plugins (e.g., Enscape, Unifi)
• Exposure to parametric design tools such as Dynamo, Grasshopper, or Rhino
• Basic troubleshooting experience with plumbing and fire protection systems