Plumbing Designer

Jobot; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Generous paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Plumbing Designer to join a collaborative engineering team in Houston, supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, ~4+ years of plumbing design experience, and proficiency with Revit (AutoCAD beneficial). We offer hybrid work, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Approximately 4+ years of plumbing design experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience designing commercial building plumbing systems from schematic design through construction administration.
• Proficiency with Revit; AutoCAD experience is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems and applicable codes is a plus.
• Familiarity with healthcare and educational facility design is preferred.
• CPD or CPDT certification is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and other complex facilities.
• Coordinate with architects and engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil throughout all phases of design.
• Develop construction documents using Revit, including plans, details, schedules, and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations related to domestic water, sanitary waste and vent systems, storm drainage, natural gas distribution, domestic hot water demand, fixture unit analysis, and medical gas systems.
• Select appropriate plumbing equipment and materials based on project requirements, budget, system performance, and architectural coordination.
• Interpret and apply applicable plumbing codes, standards, and best practices throughout the design process.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports supporting project deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings, field observations, and site visits to verify installations and assist with resolving construction-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver coordinated, high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining project schedules.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Competitive Salary - Hybrid - Great Team - Steady Projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Blake Goodwin

Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized architecture, planning, and interior design firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative, people-centered design solutions. For decades, we have partnered with clients across the education, civic, healthcare, and community sectors to create environments that inspire learning, collaboration, and growth. Our success is built on a commitment to design excellence, strong client relationships, and investing in our people. We foster a collaborative culture where creativity, professional development, and teamwork are valued, empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation package with leadership-level earning potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution to support long-term financial goals.
• Generous paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Hybrid work flexibility that promotes work-life balance (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)

Job Details

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Designer to join a collaborative engineering team supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial projects. This individual will work closely with multidisciplinary design teams to develop plumbing system designs from concept through construction while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, client requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and other complex facilities.
• Coordinate with architects and engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil throughout all phases of design.
• Develop construction documents using Revit, including plans, details, schedules, and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations related to domestic water, sanitary waste and vent systems, storm drainage, natural gas distribution, domestic hot water demand, fixture unit analysis, and medical gas systems.
• Select appropriate plumbing equipment and materials based on project requirements, budget, system performance, and architectural coordination.
• Interpret and apply applicable plumbing codes, standards, and best practices throughout the design process.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports supporting project deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings, field observations, and site visits to verify installations and assist with resolving construction-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver coordinated, high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining project schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Approximately 4+ years of plumbing design experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience designing commercial building plumbing systems from schematic design through construction administration.
• Proficiency with Revit; AutoCAD experience is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems and applicable codes is a plus.
• Familiarity with healthcare and educational facility design is preferred.
• CPD or CPDT certification is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Working knowledge of sustainable plumbing design practices and water conservation strategies is desirable.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in producing high-quality engineering designs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of impactful projects while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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