Plumbing Engineer - Buildings
$88,500–$126,600 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop plumbing systems for building projects, including domestic water, sanitary waste, stormwater, and specialty piping. Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and load analyses while preparing layouts, riser diagrams, and construction documents. Coordinate designs with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines, and conduct site visits for field investigations and facility assessments. Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for compliance, and support project managers in developing schedules and budgets. Utilize Revit and BIM technologies to document solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to sustainable design aligned with Future Ready® initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 3-5 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience in the design of building systems projects.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
- Working knowledge of plumbing engineering principles, building systems integration, and applicable codes and standards.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
- Understanding of project delivery processes, design coordination, and construction administration.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use facilities.
- Familiarity with International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), NFPA standards, and applicable Colorado codes.
- Experience with BIM coordination and Revit-based project delivery.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or demonstrated interest in sustainable building design.
- Experience supporting construction administration activities and client-facing project coordination.
- Previous consulting engineering experience within the AEC industry.
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