Piping/Plumbing Designer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental care

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Community initiatives

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Piping/Plumbing Designer II to translate system design concepts into concrete layouts for energy-efficient building projects.

You will interpret basis of design, gather input from users and project partners, and ensure codes and standards are reflected in detailed drawings. The role requires familiarity with AutoCAD or REVIT, with Navisworks experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design or commensurate experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of building systems; experience in at least one discipline such as fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing/piping, or process systems.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and current versions of AutoCAD and/or REVIT; Navisworks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert design concepts into layouts by interpreting basis of design and information from users, partners, field surveys, and code research.
• Produce accurate layouts and details that reflect codes and specification requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Technical comprehension

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or technical degree in HVAC/mechanical/plumbing/design

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

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 1000 professionals across 23 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 II in our Houston 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.

Here’s Why We Need You

In this role, you will use your experience to convert system design concepts into specific layouts by interpreting information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Piping/Plumbing Designer II

• Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design from an accredited technical institution or college; or commensurate experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of building systems. Proven experience in at least one discipline area such as fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing/piping, or process systems.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and in the current version of AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Navisworks experience preferred.
• Experience in interpreting design criteria and converting it into specific layouts.
• Understanding of applicable design codes and specification requirements.

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.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.