About the Role
We are seeking a Plumbing Designer to join our MEP team. You will design and coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems across a wide variety of project types, where your contributions are visible and your work gets built.
Responsibilities
- Designing plumbing and fire protection systems — domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, medical gas, fire suppression, and more
- Producing construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD
- Coordinating with our MEP team across disciplines
- Assisting with site surveys and field verification
- Applying and staying current with relevant codes — Illinois Plumbing Code, IPC, and NFPA
Qualifications
- Familiarity with CAD, drafting, or design software — professional experience, trade background, or technical coursework all count
- A talent for spatial and systems thinking
- Someone who takes ownership of their work and stays on top of their own workload
- A clear, collaborative communicator
- Genuine interest in building a long-term career in plumbing design
- Transferable skills from nontraditional backgrounds are welcome — aptitude and potential matter more to us than a conventional career path.
Helpful but Not Required
- Revit or AutoCAD experience specifically
- Background in construction, trades, engineering, or a related technical field
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification or interest in pursuing certification is a plus
Benefits
- Year-end bonus: Discretionary, reflecting company performance and individual factors including merit, seniority, and expertise
- Hybrid work schedule, negotiable
- Flexible hours
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- FSA: Pre-tax dollars for medical & dependent care
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO: Vacation time that grows with tenure, paid holidays, parental leave
- Professional development: Employees who choose to pursue certifications are reimbursed for exam fees and renewals
Life in Champaign-Urbana
Not local? Champaign-Urbana is a small city with big-city amenities and culture — salaries go a lot further here than they would in a larger market.
- Not local? Champaign-Urbana is a small city with big-city amenities and culture — salaries go a lot further here than they would in a larger market.
- Named one of Livability’s 2024 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
- 2 hours to Chicago & St. Louis but 29% lower cost of living than Chicago
- Nightlife, music, dining, Big Ten sports
- Parks & outdoor spaces, Museums, galleries, & performing arts
- Family-friendly activities and attractions
GHR Engineers & Associates, Inc. is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) consulting firm. Since 1949, we have built our reputation through quality work, integrity, and service.
We design the systems that make buildings functional, sustainable, and safe, working across healthcare, K–12, commercial, municipal, and specialty building types.
We’re a close-knit team of about 20 people. We treat our employees like people with lives and commitments outside the office, and our retention speaks to that. Our team includes people who have been with us from one to thirty years.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. We benefit from the many perspectives our people bring, and we’re committed to continuing to grow.