Plumbing Design Engineer

Blueprint Hires; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Blueprint Hires in Oakland, California is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer / Drafter / Detailer to help deliver accurate, coordinated, and constructible plumbing designs for commercial construction projects. You will develop detailed plumbing drawings, models, and shop drawings while supporting projects from design through construction.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (PE license preferred), strong knowledge of plumbing systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, construction, and fabrication detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; CADmep/CADDMECH or QuickPen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft plumbing plans, layouts, specifications, and design details.
• Prepare detailed plumbing shop drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review drawings to identify and resolve conflicts across architectural, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
• Incorporate design revisions, field conditions, and project changes into drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, and project teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

CADmep

Fabrication detailing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CA PE license

Tools

CADmep

CADDMECH

QuickPen

Job description

A long-established, family-owned mechanical contractor providing comprehensive in-house mechanical construction services for commercial projects is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer / Drafter / Detailer to help them deliver accurate, coordinated, and constructible plumbing designs for commercial construction projects at their Oakland, California location. You'll collaborate with project and engineering teams to develop detailed plumbing drawings, models, and shop drawings while supporting projects from design through construction.

Your Day Includes

• Develop and draft plumbing plans, layouts, specifications, and design details.
• Prepare detailed plumbing shop drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing drawings to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Incorporate design revisions, field conditions, and project changes into drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, and project teams to resolve design issues and meet deadlines.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and California Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, construction, and fabrication detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; experience with CADmep/CADDMECH or QuickPen is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively.

*Eligible for Blueprint Helpers referral program (find out more: blueprinthires.com/bphelpers)