Senior Plumbing Design Engineer

Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP)

Portland, OR Hybrid (3 Days Remote / 2 Days In Office)
100% Employee Owned MEP Engineering Consultancy

Design with Purpose. Lead with Impact.

Join a people first, employee owned engineering consultancy where your career growth is just as important as the projects you deliver. This firm offers a flexible hybrid work model and a collaborative culture built on innovation, inclusion, and long term impact.

We are seeking a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP) to serve as a discipline leader on high profile projects, providing technical excellence, mentorship, and client support within a growing Washington, DC team.

Why This Opportunity?

This organisation goes beyond traditional engineering roles. You'll be empowered to grow your career with intention through a transparent leadership framework and access to meaningful project ownership.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build equity in the firm you help grow
• Hybrid Flexibility: Structured remote and in office collaboration
• Clear Leadership Pathways: Personalised career progression
• High Performance Design Focus: Diverse, technically challenging projects

Culture & Values

This firm offers the culture and work environment many professionals seek-but rarely find:

• Strong work/life balance
• Supportive, inclusive, and people focused teams
• Continuous professional and leadership development
• Cutting edge tools and modern design practices
• Collaboration with respected MEP industry leaders

Core Values:
Conscientious. Empowered. Respectful. Resilient. Transformative.



The Role
As a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer, you will take ownership as a discipline leader across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plumbing system selection, engineering, and detailed design
• Preparing plumbing drawings, sketches, specifications, analyses, and calculations
• Providing leadership and technical oversight to plumbing design support staff
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
• Supporting overall project management alongside MEP leadership
• Performing construction administration and site observations
• Delivering high quality service to clients and internal teams

What You Bring
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• 10 years of experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting
• Proven team leadership and management experience
• Project management experience within an MEP environment
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards
• Strong understanding of building codes and plumbing systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or CPD certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, transportation benefits, and more
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, plus firmwide closure from Christmas to New Year
• Purpose Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and commitment to social equity
• Career Development: Ongoing learning and mentorship from industry leaders

Ready for What's Next?

If you're looking for a senior plumbing engineering role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a measurable difference, we'd love to connect. Apply today to learn more