Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional to lead plumbing design initiatives, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a variety of exciting commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in plumbing system design, project leadership experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of plumbing systems for multiple projects.
• Perform plumbing system selection, sizing, and design calculations.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary MEP teams, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to plumbing design staff.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Review project deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of plumbing design experience within an MEP consulting environment.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • International Plumbing Code (IPC)
  • Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
  • International Building Code (IBC)
• Comprehensive understanding of plumbing systems and building design.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification.
• LEED Accreditation.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and related design software.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.