Senior Plumbing Engineer

Elevate Consulting Engineers PLLC is a growing, full-service Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection consulting engineering firm focused on delivering high-quality expertise and service. The company offers a fully flexible work schedule and the opportunity to work 100% remotely from home. We offer very competitive compensation for the right candidate, 100% paid PPO insurance (health, dental, vision), along with 401K match.

The Senior Plumbing Engineer is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading plumbing design for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects. Day-to-day tasks include developing plumbing system concepts, sizing and layout of domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems, and preparing construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and calculations. The role involves coordinating with internal mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, and clients to ensure integrated, code-compliant solutions.

The Senior Plumbing Engineer will review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, support construction administration, and mentor junior staff on best practices and standards. The position also includes participating in project planning, estimating design hours, and helping refine internal design guidelines and quality control processes.

• Candidates should possess strong knowledge of Plumbing and Plumbing Design for building projects.
• Candidates should possess skills in Water Supply system design, including domestic cold/hot water and distribution strategies.
• Candidates should possess experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) coordination and interdisciplinary Building Services design.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with relevant plumbing codes and standards (e.g., IPC, UPC, local amendments) and their practical application.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with industry design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, calculation software) and basic hydraulic calculations.
• Candidates should possess strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Beneficial qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, PE license or ability to obtain it, and prior experience in consulting engineering.
• Beneficial experience includes construction administration, client-facing project coordination, and mentoring or leadership of junior engineers or designers.