Hybrid Plumbing Engineer in Training — Mentorship & Growth

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Shavano Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on design experience

Professional development

Competitive pay

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

SSR is seeking a motivated Plumbing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I to join our Plumbing Engineering team. In this role, you will assist with the design and analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and civic projects.

Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the development of innovative, efficient, and code-compliant building systems while building the technical foundation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• EIT certification obtained or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Strong interest in thermal and fluid systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, fuel gas, medical gas, fire sprinkler, and specialty plumbing systems.
• Support the development of plumbing construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical calculations.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pipe sizing, fixture counts, system demand, system temperature and pressure, and equipment selection.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other design software to develop and coordinate building system layouts.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, and civil teams.
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, and product data for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to survey existing conditions, verify installation progress and assist with issue resolution.
• Support project managers with project documentation, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Research applicable codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliant system designs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Thermal & fluid systems interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within six months

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SSR is seeking a motivated Plumbing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I to join our Plumbing Engineering team. In this role, you will assist with the design and analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and civic projects.

Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the development of innovative, efficient, and code-compliant building systems while building the technical foundation