Woolpert
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Senior Plumbing Engineering Designer

Location
Chicago, IL (Remote) · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
18 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Plumbing system design
  • BIM requirements compliance
  • Applicable plumbing codes and standards
  • Interdisciplinary coordination
  • QA/QC review
  • Technical mentorship

Also useful

  • Healthcare plumbing design
  • Mission-critical facility design
  • Industrial facility design

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Plumbing Engineering Designer to join our dynamic MEP/FP team at our Coral Gables, FL office. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader and is responsible for directing mechanical engineering technical work and providing technical leadership for multiple projects and mechanical engineering team.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, and generate models, plans, details, and drawings of plumbing systems, including domestic and industrial water, sanitary, storm, gas, and specialty piping systems and components in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and BIM requirements.
  • Lead plumbing design for complex commercial, residential, healthcare, mission-critical, industrial, and other project types from schematic design and space planning through construction administration and coordination with other disciplines.
  • Present design approaches and coordinate effectively with other disciplines, consultants, contractors, and client teams.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of plumbing designs, BIM models, calculations, and project deliverables.
  • Develop technical guidance for plumbing systems and maintain plumbing design standards, best practices, and engineering procedures.
  • Provide technical direction, mentorship, and technical skill advancement to plumbing engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, technical consistency, and effective project execution.
  • Track project progress, including scope, and schedule.

What You Will Bring

  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in plumbing engineering and design.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with IPC, UPC, IFGC, NFPA, and other applicable industry, federal, state, and local codes, design standards, and regulations, including applicable Florida codes and local design requirements.
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based design and coordination or directing Revit designers for preparing construction documents.
  • Demonstrated experience incorporating sustainable design practices, LEED principles, and water conservation strategies into plumbing system designs.
  • Expert verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
  • Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and meet project schedules and deadlines.
  • Willing to travel to project sites or offices, as needed.

Benefits You Will Love

  • Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world.
  • With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world.
  • In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
  • #LI-SN1 #LI-Hybrid
  • Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $118,200—$147,800 USD

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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