Plumbing Designer

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future.

LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued.

LPA is seeking a Plumbing Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. As a member of our MEP+L Systems Engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact.

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• Collaborate in LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process alongside engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders.

• Support Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers in the delivery of building design projects from concept through construction.

• Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

• Assist with the selection and specification of equipment, systems, and products appropriate to each project.

• Review, process, and respond to construction administration documents, including RFIs and submittals.

• Participate in construction meetings and conduct field visits to support project execution and quality assurance.

At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.

• Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in-house training.

• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.

• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.

• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.

• Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.

• 3+ years of experience in the design of plumbing systems.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for a collaborative, multidisciplinary design process.

• Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We believe great design begins with great people, which is why we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work-life balance. At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life…