Remote Plumbing Design Engineer for Luxury Villas

Utopia; Almada; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

Fully remote collaboration

Lux design standards

Job summary

Utopia is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer to own the design of plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting systems for boutique hospitality projects worldwide. You will translate design intent into buildable documentation, coordinating with architects, interior designers, and other engineers.

The role offers fully remote collaboration across luxury markets and requires strong Revit and AutoCAD skills, and a professional level of English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Building Engineering with focused plumbing systems.
• 5–10 years of design consultancy or contractor experience.
• Experience in low-rise residential and hospitality projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local building codes and industry standards
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly into the overall project
• Participate in spatial coordination with the architectural and structural model to secure design intent and a high-end user experience
• Lead the development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications using Revit and AutoCAD, with support from BIM modelers
• Perform load calculations and system sizing to optimize performance
• Oversee equipment selection, ensuring alignment with project requirements and sustainability goals
• Provide input during value engineering discussions to balance cost, quality, and performance
• Supervise design development and review deliverables from third-party designers, consultants, and surveyors

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Civil/Building Eng degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Utopia is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer to own the design of plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting systems for boutique hospitality projects worldwide. You will translate design intent into buildable documentation, coordinating with architects, interior designers, and other engineers.

The role offers fully remote collaboration across luxury markets and requires strong Revit and AutoCAD skills, and a professional level of English.