Plumbing Designer

What You Will Do

• Collaborate in LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process alongside engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders.
• Support Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers in the delivery of building design projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Assist with the selection and specification of equipment, systems, and products appropriate to each project.
• Review, process, and respond to construction administration documents, including RFIs and submittals.
• Participate in construction meetings and conduct field visits to support project execution and quality assurance.

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in‑house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact local communities, including more than $1 million in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
• Access to a Professional Development Grants program that has invested over $1 million and impacted 848 employees.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus and offers a competitive base salary that considers geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity. Pay equity is a priority, and internal equity of current team members is considered in final offers.

• 0–5 years of experience in the design of plumbing and/or fire protection systems.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for a collaborative, multidisciplinary design process.
• Curious, open‑minded, and eager to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.