Plumbing Designer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Designer in Vista, CA to focus on building systems design using Revit and AutoCAD for educational campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, and more.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in plumbing design, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a Mechanical Engineering degree. EIT/PE is a plus but not required. Base salary range is $45–$50 per hour, with travel up to 10% and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of plumbing design experience in facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE optional.

Responsibilities

• Develop system design calculations and select equipment for buildings.
• Preparation of detailed design documents
• Specification writing/editing
• Code compliance research
• Collaborate with team to coordinate services
• Site surveys to assess existing conditions
• Construction administration support including submittal reviews and RFIs

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/ME Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Plumbing Designer serves to focus primarily on the design of building-related projects, including educational campuses, military bases, healthcare facilities, hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, and more using Revit and AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities:

• Develop system design calculations and select equipment for use in buildings including sump pumps, sewage ejectors, water heating systems, water booster stations, etc.
• Preparation of detailed design documents
• Specification writing/editing
• Code compliance research
• Collaborate with various team members for coordinating services with other disciplines
• Site surveys to determine existing conditions
• Provide construction administration support including submittal reviews and RFI responses

Skills:

• Familiarity with local and state codes, accepted standards and design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and character
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others but also independently
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize obligations to meet deadlines

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in plumbing design for various types of facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office software
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (a plus but not required)
• EIT / PE a plus but not required
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and experience in a broad spectrum of building types

Location

Vista, CA

Travel

up to 10%

Base Salary

The expected base salary range for this role is $45 - $50 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in plumbing design for various types of facilities

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional Engineer

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