Plumbing Design Engineer Location: Pasadena, CA | Type: Full-Time | Industry: AEC / Mechanical Contracting Position Overview We are seeking a technically-driven Plumbing Design Engineer to lead the conceptual design and construction drawing development for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. This is a "cradle-to-grave" engineering role where you will be responsible for everything from high-level plumbing calculations and energy analysis to field coordination and final document management. Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Design: Lead the design and layout of complex plumbing systems, including gas piping, waste and vent, domestic water distribution, and specialized kitchen plumbing.
Engineering Authority: Independently perform hydraulic calculations and sizing for multiple small-to-medium-sized projects simultaneously.
Compliance & Sustainability: Create conceptual designs certified to current Building Codes, Energy Codes, and LEED standards.
Tech-Driven Modeling: Produce high-quality 3D models and construction drawings utilizing Revit and AutoCAD.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proactively coordinate with Project Managers, Field General Foremen, and other trades (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls) to ensure seamless execution.
Field Engineering: Assist with on-site project execution, trade coordination, and technical troubleshooting as required.
Qualifications
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
Experience: 3+ years of experience within a Design/Build mechanical contractor or engineering consultancy.
Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD is required.
Licensure: EIT or PE (Professional Engineer) license is highly desirable but not required.
Specialized Knowledge: Solid understanding of commercial plumbing applications, local/state building codes, and industry standards.
Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to manage time effectively across multiple deadlines.
Preferred Skills
LEED AP certification.
Experience with specialized systems (Medical Gas, Laboratory Grade Piping).
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Smartsheet.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pasadena, CA
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Building Codesunmatched
Construction Drawingsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
Engineering Consultingunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Pipingunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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