Mechanical Plumbing Engineer

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, coordination, documentation, and construction administration of plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, natural gas, fire protection, and specialty piping systems.
• Perform hydraulic and engineering calculations, including pipe sizing, pressure loss, flow rates, and equipment selection.
• Prepare plumbing layouts, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local and national plumbing codes and standards, including IPC, NSPC, IFGC, ASPE, and NFPA.
• Incorporate applicable green building requirements, including LEED and WELL standards.
• Coincide plumbing designs with architectural, HVAC, electrical, structural, and other project disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, RFIs, and other construction documentation.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, field assessments, and construction administration activities.
• Aid in engineering studies, technical reports, proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support project management activities and help ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license – Required.
• 3–5 years of relevant mechanical/plumbing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing engineering principles, practices, and applicable codes.
• Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Bluebeam, and Mathcad.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations, system sizing, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of MEP coordination and construction administration.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Able and willing to work in person at the Mount Holly, NJ office.

Qualifications

• Current location and willingness to relocate if required.
• Salary expectations.

Skills

• Civil 3D
• Shop Drawings
• Mechanical Plumbing
• Plumbing
• Mechanical Plumbing Engineer
• Autocad