Mechanical Plumbing Designer

As a Mechanical Plumbing Designer, you will play a key role in the design and development of plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of projects. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for performing system design, engineering calculations, and preparing construction documents. You will collaborate closely with senior designers and engineers to develop project concepts and designs.

Reports to: Discipline Manager, Mechanical Engineering

• Design domestic water systems, waste & vent systems, natural gas systems, and other piping systems related to built environments.
• Create construction drawings using Revit software.
• Read and understand building codes, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Work in a multi-disciplined team environment on multiple projects, sometimes with competing deadline or milestone requirements.
• Review project documents for completeness, accuracy, and constructability as part of the firm’s quality control process.
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and punch lists.
• Be a technical expert in building plumbing systems, assisting project teams and other disciplines in project decisions.
• Represent the company in client meetings, public events, marketing activities, and professional organizations.
• Travel, as required, to out-of-office project meetings and field work visits. Travel may include day‑trips as well as overnight stays.
• Bring a sense of purpose, a sense of ownership, and a sense of humor to the workplace every day.
• Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and supports Luckett & Farley values.
• Other activities not specified here, that may become necessary as the Company, position or marketplace evolve with the changing business environment.

• Exhibits a sense of personal motivation and urgency, taking extreme ownership of tasks and deliverables.
• Excels at communication and organization. Clear and concise in written and verbal communication.
• Technical school training, some college, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficient in Revit. Capable in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection codes.

• Team player and collaborator.
• Passionate about all things’ engineering design; you care deeply about how buildings and surrounding sites make people feel and how they shape communities
• Genuinely curious: you ask better, deeper, unexpected questions before jumping to solutions.
• Hungry for knowledge: you actively seek out new ideas, emerging materials, and evolving design approaches
• Committed to delivering high‑quality results reliably and taking full ownership of outcomes.
• A clear, effective communicator who is direct, easy to work with, and responds quickly and thoughtfully to client needs, feedback, and challenges.
• Highly organized, with a strong sense of personal ownership and follow-through.
• Resilient under pressure; you address conflict constructively and keep relationships productive through difficult moments.

As a 100% employee‑owned firm founded in 1853, we offer more than a career, we offer a meaningful stake in a legacy of excellence and a shared future. Our integrated practice spans architecture, engineering, interior design, and development, providing a unique opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and grow your expertise within a highly connected team.

We support a flexible, hybrid work environment and cultivate a culture that is both collaborative and supportive, enabling our people to thrive professionally and personally. With a strong commitment to employee development and growth, we create clear pathways for advancement and empower individuals to reach their full potential.

At our core, we practice a deliberate commitment to deep understanding, alignment, and partnership and we pursue design that brings joy to the people and communities we serve.

Luckett & Farley is an Equal Opportunity Employer / 737 South Third Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 |