Plumbing Designer

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Plumbing Designer Job Location s:
Milwaukee, WI. Job : . Category:
Engineering - Mechanical. Position type:
Regular. Full-time. Openings:
1. Posted date: 1/6/2026.

Bring your engineering passion at HGA and join our mechanical department! HGA is an award-winning architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm where your technical skills and creative thinking can make a national impact. We’re seeking a Plumbing Designer or Plumbing Engineer to join our growing mechanical team. At HGA, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of architects, engineers, and designers on meaningful projects spanning healthcare, science and technology, cultural institutions, corporate campuses, and infrastructure.

Every project is an opportunity to shape the built environment using cutting‑edge tools and innovative thinking.

• Design plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste/vent, medical gas, storm drainage, and specialty systems.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines from concept through construction.
• Contribute to technical documentation, specifications, and code compliance.
• Leverage BIM/Revit and other digital tools to develop coordinated designs.

• Experience in plumbing design or engineering (consulting experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with Revit and engineering design tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Be responsible for plumbing design, including calculating building loads for all plumbing systems, selecting equipment, laying out piping, creating and editing project details, and writing and editing project engineering specifications.
• Participate in design review meetings and workshops.
• Resolve a variety of complex design challenges, including conflicting owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions.
• Research design options and document findings for the project team.
• Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards.
• Coordinate with architectural and other engineering disciplines as applicable.

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field desired.

HGA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other statuses protected by state, local, or other applicable laws. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment and hiring.