Senior Plumbing Design Engineer

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.

• 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

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

Conscientious. Empowered. Respectful. Resilient. Transformative.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• 10+ years of experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting
• Proven team leadership and management experience

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

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