Plumbing Engineer/Designer

About the role

The Plumbing Engineer/Designer at Salas O’Brien designs plumbing systems for various facility types, including high-rise buildings, hospitality projects, K-12 schools, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces. You'll transform bold ideas into impactful, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and medical gas systems
• Produce plumbing design drawings using Revit software
• Conduct field investigations to assess existing conditions and gather project data
• Ensure quality control, scheduling, and delivery of plumbing design documents
• Cook up with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams
• Perform pipe sizing, pressure loss calculations, equipment selection, and code compliance analysis

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience coordinating design with multiple disciplines and stakeholders
• 3+ years of experience in plumbing design and construction
• A solid understanding of plumbing systems layout, fixture selection, and equipment specifications
• Comfortable performing flow calculations, pipe routing, and fixture unit counts
• Familiarity with applicable plumbing codes (IPC, UPC), accessibility guidelines, and water/energy efficiency standards
• Experience working on healthcare, education, hospitality, or commercial projects

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for design and specifications
• Proficiency in Revit

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and contractors

Benefits

• Expected base salary range: $70,000 – 90,000 USD per year
• Performance-based bonuses
• A comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Pay

The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000 – 90,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Minimal travel

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

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