Sr. Plumbing Designer

About the role

Help shape high-performance, resilient buildings through smart, constructable plumbing design. AECOM’s Ohio Buildings + Places team is looking for a Senior Plumbing Designer to lead technically complex projects across diverse market sectors—all within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of plumbing system design from concept through construction, delivering coordinated, code-compliant, and buildable solutions for both new construction and renovations.
• Lead plumbing design for complex building projects, including domestic water, sanitary/vent, storm, medical gas, compressed air, and specialty systems.
• Serve as the plumbing discipline lead—driving technical quality, constructability, and coordination.
• Perform system layouts, sizing calculations, and specifications with minimal oversight.
• Cook up closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection teams.
• Support construction administration through site visits, submittal and RFI reviews.
• Identify and solve design challenges proactively, applying codes, standards, and best practices.
• Lead, Mentor, Elevate Mentor junior designers and engineers, supporting technical growth and confidence.
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Contribute Beyond Projects: Provide technical input for proposals, scopes, and client deliverables; Collaborate with project managers and leadership to meet project and business goals.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of plumbing design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred: 8+ years in consulting or design-build environments.
• Strong knowledge of IPC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE, and related codes.
• Experience in healthcare, federal, labs, mission-critical, or commercial projects.
• LEED or sustainable design experience.
• CPD and/or PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively.

Skills

• Technical expertise in plumbing design.
• Collaborative and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Benefits

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000 per year.

Pay

USD 115000 - USD 135000 - yearly

Schedule

Hybrid