Plumbing Designer / Engineer

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Plumbing Designer / Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in plumbing system design who is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing plumbing systems, preparing construction documents, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plumbing systems for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
• Prepare plumbing layouts, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Design domestic water, sanitary, vent, and storm drainage systems.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with local, state, and national plumbing codes and standards.
• Assist with project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings.
• Review project requirements and provide engineering solutions to meet client and project objectives.
• Support BIM and Revit-based project workflows as required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and design records.
• Participate in quality control reviews and address design-related issues during project development.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of plumbing design or engineering experience.
• Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, residential, or institutional facilities.
• Strong understanding of plumbing engineering principles and industry best practices.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of:
  • Domestic water systems
  • Sanitary waste systems
  • Vent systems
  • Storm drainage systems
• Strong understanding of applicable plumbing codes, regulations, and standards.

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BIM coordination and Revit-based project delivery.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary MEP engineering environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $65,000 – $75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.