Piping/Plumbing Designer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Madison seeks a skilled Piping/Plumbing Designer I/II to design energy-efficient building solutions. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and preferably over a year of experience in plumbing and piping design. Proficiency in design programs like Revit MEP and AutoCAD is preferred. You'll work in a supportive, flexible environment that promotes professional growth and rewards innovation. Join us and make an impact in advancing sustainability for all.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in designing plumbing/piping systems preferred.
• Proficiency with design programs is preferred.
• Ability to interpret design criteria and convert it into specific layouts.

Responsibilities

• Convert system design concepts into specific layouts by using information provided by senior team members.

Skills

Strong spoken and written communications skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Quick technical comprehension

Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Effective working individually and within team environments

Education

Associates Degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News‑Record, and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Piping/Plumbing Designer I/II in our Madison office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will convert system design concepts into specific layouts by utilizing information outlined by senior team members.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Piping/Plumbing Designer I/II

• Associates Degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years experience in designing plumbing/piping systems preferred.
• Proficiency with design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
• Ability to interpret design criteria and convert it into specific layouts.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community‑focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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