Plumbing Engineer/Designer

About the role

Jordan & Skala Engineers (JSE) designs plumbing systems for multifamily and mixed-use buildings across growing cities, from mid-rise and high-rise towers to garden-style communities and podium/garage-wrap configurations. We seek a Plumbing Engineer/Designer to own design in a technology-driven BIM environment and support projects through construction.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing & Fire Protection Design
  • Design domestic water, storm drainage, sanitary waste and vent, and natural gas distribution systems
  • Size, select, schedule, and specify plumbing components including fixtures, specialties, and equipment
  • Support fire protection design (including pumps, standpipes, and specialty systems)
  • Produce clear, coordinated documentation for new construction and renovations
• Multifamily & Mixed-Use Project Delivery
  • Lead plumbing design for high-rise and mid-rise apartments (including complex riser strategies)
  • Design garden-style and low-rise communities with repeatable unit stacks and phased construction
  • Support student housing with high fixture density and durability-focused specifications
  • Engineer luxury multifamily with extensive amenity areas (pools, fitness, club rooms, rooftop/terrace programs, etc.)
  • Coordinate mixed-use buildings combining residential with retail/restaurant and other street-level uses
  • Design podium and garage-wrap configurations that add coordination complexity across levels and occupancies
  • Coordinate plumbing systems in a real-time Revit/BIM workflow alongside mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams
  • Contribute to practical, code-aligned solutions for tight shafts, repetitive stacks, equipment room constraints, and fast schedules
• Construction Support
  • Support construction administration including submittal reviews, RFI responses, field observations, and documentation updates
  • Travel for job site visits and building surveys as required

Requirements

• Strong working proficiency in Revit (plumbing design within a BIM workflow)
• Solid understanding of plumbing codes and how systems interact in dense, multidisciplinary projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience, if applicable)
• AutoCAD proficiency (Revit is primary; AutoCAD may be used for specific deliverables)

Qualifications

• EIT or P.E. license (or clear path toward licensure)
• ASPE CPD certification

Benefits

• Growth & Development
  • JSE University
  • In-house seminars & technical training
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Encouragement and support for professional licensure
  • Paid time off for FE and PE exam study preparation
  • Financial assistance toward educational development
• Helping You Maintain Balance
  • Teleworking options
  • PTO (Flexible Time Off Policy)
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Paid time for employee’s birthday policy
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Fitness incentive program
  • Wellness programs
  • Booster programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial
  • 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
  • Discretionary bonuses 3 times per year
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA) and employer contributions
  • Financial seminars
  • Bonus for passing FE exam and first-time passing PE exam
  • Competitive compensation
• Insurance
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Company-paid employee vision & dental insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Company-paid long-term disability
  • Voluntary plans (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)