Plumbing Designer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to join a collaborative MEP team in Austin, TX. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing plumbing systems for commercial projects under the guidance of experienced Professional Engineers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, EIT/FE progress, and about 3+ years in plumbing or MEP design, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field from accredited university.
• EIT certification or FE exam in progress preferred.
• Approximately 3+ years of plumbing/MEP design experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing plumbing systems for commercial/institutional projects.
• Prepare drawings, plans, specs, and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Conduct plumbing calculations, code reviews, and field observations for compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients throughout projects.
• Support project planning, construction administration, and site inspections.
• Develop practical engineering solutions while meeting deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification / FE exam in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Join a collaborative MEP engineering team where you'll gain hands-on experience designing plumbing systems for a variety of commercial projects while working alongside experienced Professional Engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to build technical expertise, expand project responsibilities, and grow within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of plumbing systems for commercial and institutional projects.
• Prepare engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform plumbing calculations, code reviews, and field observations to ensure design compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning, construction administration, and site inspections for assigned projects.
• Develop practical engineering solutions while managing deadlines and project priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the FE Exam (or actively pursuing certification).
• Approximately 3+ years of engineering experience in plumbing or MEP design preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, and continue developing your technical and project management skills in a team-oriented environment.