Plumbing Project Designer | Las Vegas, NV

Overview

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We are a 100% employee‑owned organization that values work‑life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We celebrate growth while maintaining a local office feel. IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team.

We are currently seeking a Plumbing Project Designer 1 in our Las Vegas, NV office.

Scope

The Plumbing Project Designer 1 will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger and higher‑complexity projects. They will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of plumbing systems for the vertical building industry.

The position will work within the project’s budget, train, mentor, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems. Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects. Lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives. Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring design progress relative to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Provide in‑process design reviews of plumbing and fire protection system design, calculations, and specifications; implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure designs meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in plumbing engineering. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phases.

• Functional expertise in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics as they relate to plumbing and fire protection design for buildings.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advanced proficiency with industry‑standard engineering software and tools.
• Mastery of code calculations for domestic water, waste, and vent systems.
• Advanced knowledge of specialty plumbing systems (medical gas, laboratory gas, high rise, rainwater/grey water systems) as applicable based on team market focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays.

• Bachelor of Science (BS)…