Senior Plumbing Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Plumbing Design Engineer who values strong mentorship and leadership and who thrives in designing full plumbing systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering projects with a focus on plumbing design, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards and efficient integration in complex industrial facilities.
• Leverage experience with US model plumbing codes. Apply extensive knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code and/or International Plumbing Code to create designs that meet the highest safety and quality standards.
• Familiarity with relevant FDA sanitary and hygienic guideline design and construction practices for GMP and cGMP facilities preferred.
• Expertly design and implement plumbing systems for food, beverage, consumer packaged goods and life sciences sectors. Familiarity with semiconductor, data center, cleanrooms, other high-tech industrial facilities will be beneficial.
• Oversee the construction and installation of industrial plumbing systems, ensuring adherence to common trade practices.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive mechanical engineering solutions.
• Demonstrate expertise in Revit and AutoCAD software for effective design and project management.
• Guide and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering Leadership: Lead mechanical engineering projects with a focus on plumbing design, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards and efficient integration in complex industrial facilities.
• Plumbing Code Expertise: Leverage experience with US model plumbing codes. Apply extensive knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code and/or International Plumbing Code to create designs that meet the highest safety and quality standards.
• Industrial Plumbing System Design: Expertly design and implement plumbing systems for food, beverage, consumer packaged goods and life sciences sectors. Familiarity with semiconductor, data center, cleanrooms, other high-tech industrial facilities will be beneficial.
• On-site Construction and Installation Supervision: Oversee the construction and installation of industrial plumbing systems, ensuring adherence to common trade practices.
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborative Design Approach: Work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive mechanical engineering solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise in Revit and AutoCAD software for effective design and project management.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership: Guide and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and skill development.

What You’ll Bring

• ASPE Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) active certification required, Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred: A testament to your expertise and commitment to plumbing engineering excellence.
• 12+ Years of Mechanical Engineering Experience: Proven track record in mechanical engineering, with a specialization in plumbing design for industrial facilities.
• Technical competencies required (performed under the supervision of a licensed mechanical engineer): Plumbing fixture count analysis (spreadsheet or vendor software), Incoming service sizing for domestic water, Sanitary drain and vent sizing, Grease separator sizing and selection, Domestic water booster pump sizing and selection, Compressed air compressor and distribution pipe sizing, High Pressure Compressed Air System (40-Bar) and distribution pipe sizing (preferred), Lift station sizing and selection (preferred), Fats, oil and grease (FOG) treatment systems (preferred), Perform facility assessments and system deficiency studies, Prepare permit, bid and construction drawings and review work packages, Resolve Requests for Information (RFIs) and Field Change Requests (FCRs).
• Plumbing Code Mastery: Deep understanding of Uniform and International Plumbing Codes.
• On-site Experience: Extensive field experience in the construction and installation of industrial plumbing systems.
• Design and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in designing complex systems and solving challenging engineering problems.
• Experience in Industrial Facilities: Demonstrated project design in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods and life science sectors. Project design in semiconductor, data center, cleanrooms, or other high-tech industrial facilities are preferred. Having design and construction experience in GMP and cGMP facilities will be a plus.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and experience with Navisworks. Proficiency in MS Office productivity software is a baseline requirement.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to Travel: Availability to travel 10-20% for project needs.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Innovative and Eager to Learn: Forward-thinking attitude with a keen interest in learning and applying best practices.

Benefits

• Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals.
• The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.