Lead Plumbing Design Engineer

About the role

The Lead Plumbing Design Engineer oversees the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems from concept through construction for our Seattle office. This hybrid role manages key project deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost opinions while ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of deliverables and documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
• Able to effectively communicate plumbing design options to a diverse stakeholder group
• Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
• Provide design direction, mentorship and guidance for the project team
• Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
• Complete the project within the budget and schedule
• Knowledge of other disciplines and direct interdisciplinary coordination
• Provide updates to master specifications; provide input into standards
• Perform plumbing design calculations and equipment selection
• Provide opinions of probable construction costs
• Perform site visits and issues reports
• Implement the project quality management plan (QMP)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree for discipline work or equivalent experience
• Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE, CPD) preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in plumbing design
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
• Thorough understanding of project phases and their associated deliverables
• Develop the ability to assemble and run a team
• Understand plumbing design concepts and effectively communicate them to others
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA and IBC
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Revit/AutoCAD

Qualifications

Strong communication skills, a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC are required. A bachelor’s degree and at least four years of plumbing design experience are required, and PE or CPD credentials are preferred.

Skills

Strong communication skills, a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC are required.

Benefits

This position is a hybrid role, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision), annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution, professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues, employer paid commuter/parking stipend, cell phone stipend, life insurance and disability benefits, hybrid work schedule, employee assistance program, 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day, paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation, and a commitment to pay equity and equal employment opportunities. For more information, please visit this link.