Lead Plumbing Engineer: Design, Build & Mentor

Vestal Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive?

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Support for continuing education and 2

Job summary

Vestal Corporation in Missouri seeks a Plumbing Engineer to lead the plumbing scope from concept through construction, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations while mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include developing conceptual designs, reviewing shop drawings and RFIs, applying code requirements, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams.

Requirements include 10+ years of plumbing design, a PE license preferred, Revit proficiency, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; food/beverage sector a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of plumbing design experience and engineering.
• Proficiency with Revit preferred, and hydraulic calculation tools.
• Experience with SCRUM and Lean Design/Construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering handbooks, codes, and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual plumbing designs from verbal direction, sketches, or models; incorporate standard notes and details into construction documents.
• Take ownership of plumbing scope, ensuring accuracy, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.
• Participate in all project phases: conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documentation.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and RFIs.
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship to junior engineers/designers.
• Assist in maintaining plumbing design standards and company-wide quality control.
• Support project managers in client meetings, presentations, and proposal development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Revit

Hydraulic calculation tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vestal Corporation in Missouri seeks a Plumbing Engineer to lead the plumbing scope from concept through construction, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations while mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include developing conceptual designs, reviewing shop drawings and RFIs, applying code requirements, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams.

Requirements include 10+ years of plumbing design, a PE license preferred, Revit proficiency, and a