Plumbing Design Director: Lead & Mentor Engineers

DBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DBR in Houston seeks a Plumbing Design Director to lead design efforts, mentor designers, and coordinate with project managers on scope and scheduling. The role requires a PE license and active participation in industry activities, with annual travel to other office locations.

The candidate will drive technical standards, oversee BIM drafting and CAD work, and ensure high-quality plumbing system designs across projects while collaborating closely with practice area leaders and clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE required.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience designing plumbing systems.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to designers.
• Perform engineering design work to support project teams.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, planning and scheduling.
• Lead design reviews and ensure quality control.
• Represent the firm in professional organizations and present at events.
• Travel to other office locations at least once per year.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Quality design production

Communication skills

Deadlines & time management

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM drafting

Microsoft Office

Job description

DBR in Houston seeks a Plumbing Design Director to lead design efforts, mentor designers, and coordinate with project managers on scope and scheduling. The role requires a PE license and active participation in industry activities, with annual travel to other office locations.

The candidate will drive technical standards, oversee BIM drafting and CAD work, and ensure high-quality plumbing system designs across projects while collaborating closely with practice area leaders and clients.