Plumbing Engineer

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Founded in 1892, Osborn is one of the oldest and most respected engineering firms in the country. We are Client Inspired and Engineering Driven resulting in professionals inspired by the challenge of problem-solving in complex systems that require sophisticated, practical, and innovative engineering solutions.

Osborn is a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/life safety, technology, structural, civil, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to ensuring that Projects are completed with a sense of pride and Clients' expectations are exceeded.

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Plumbing Designer/Engineer with 0 - 4 Years' experience for our Pittsburgh, PA office location who will report to the Manager of Plumbing. The ideal candidate would have working knowledge of Revit and Plumbing design in the Consulting Engineering or Sub-Contracting environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform designs of plumbing and Performance based fire protection systems for building design under supervision of senior engineer.
• Calculate plumbing systems loads, layout and design piping.
• Design of drain, waste, vent, domestic hot and cold water, storm drainage, condensate drainage, natural gas, grease, and waste systems.
• Calculate requirements for ejector systems, domestic water booster systems, fixture unit loading, water pressure loss, and invert elevations/utility coordination.
• Prepare drawings for plumbing systems from schematic through construction document phases with the support of dedicated technical staff as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and editing of specifications relating to existing or new projects.
• Specify plumbing equipment such as pumps, domestic water heaters, and plumbing fixtures.
• Visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents. Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural and Engineering team.
• Knowledge of Plumbing Codes and Uniform Plumbing Codes, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, other relevant building codes, sustainability, green building rating systems, industry standards, and LEED compliance documentation.
• Additional Consideration for Candidates with experience in laboratory/process/Healthcare systems including compressed gasses and alternative waste and water systems

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 0 - 4 Years of experience in Plumbing System Design in Consulting Engineering or Sub-Contracting fields.
• Knowledge of plumbing design and load calculation software such as Revit.
• Excellent Organizational and Communication skills.
• Proactive and Collaborative team member.
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
• CPD or CPDT a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering a plus.
• EI License a plus.

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Self - Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator