Entry-Level Plumbing Engineer (EDT Trainee)

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with employer matching

Training and professional development

PTO

Transit/parking stipend

Half-day work-from-home Fridays

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an entry-level Plumbing Engineering Graduate in California to join our engineering team. You will support CAD/BIM drafting, learn from senior engineers, and contribute to design and coordination across disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with an expected graduation Winter 2026, Spring, or Summer 2027 and have internship experience plus familiarity with AutoCAD MEP and REVIT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with graduation date Winter 2026, Spring or Summer 2027
• Previous engineering internship, a plus
• Knowledge of the latest version of MEP AutoCAD; REVIT experience is a plus
• Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite
• FE or EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer
• Learn drawing organization and company standards
• Perform CAD/BIM-drafting for a variety of projects and project sizes
• Coordinate with other trades under guidance of senior staff
• Support design and engineering efforts for various installations, retrofits and upgrades
• Take ownership of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work
• Assist engineers with field investigations and site visits
• Participate in EDT program trainings and activities
• Attend EDT program continuing education seminars on technical topics

Skills

CAD drafting

BIM drafting

AutoCAD

REVIT

MS Office

FE or EIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering

FE or EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MS Office

Job description

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an entry-level Plumbing Engineering Graduate in California to join our engineering team. You will support CAD/BIM drafting, learn from senior engineers, and contribute to design and coordination across disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with an expected graduation Winter 2026, Spring, or Summer 2027 and have internship experience plus familiarity with AutoCAD MEP and REVIT.