Plumbing Designer

Stantec; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Plumbing Designer for our Northeast practice to join a Top 10 design firm. You will design plumbing systems from concept through construction documents, produce Revit drawings, and coordinate with the design team and clients.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in drafting/design, at least 5 years of plumbing design experience, and are proficient with Revit and AutoCAD. CPD is a plus, with opportunities across multiple locations in the Northeast.

Qualifications

• Degree in Drafting/Design from an accredited college or technical school.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience designing plumbing systems is required.
• Certified Plumbing Design (CPD) credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, size, select, schedule, and specify plumbing system components and equipment.
• Produce plumbing design documents from schematic design through construction documents using Revit, including calculations and specifications.
• Review shop drawing submittals and RFIs, and provide responses.
• Conduct site observations to ensure plumbing systems meet design intent.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, and team members.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Degree in Drafting/Design

CPD credential preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Opportunity

Join a Top 10 design firm as an experienced Plumbing Designer in our Northeast practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the design team from conceptual design through construction documents on the design of various types of plumbing systems.
• Specific to the design of these plumbing systems the ideal candidate must be able to design, size, select, schedule, and specify plumbing system components and equipment.
• Develop conceptual design options, work through design concepts with design team and client to produce final construction documents.
• Produce plumbing design documents from schematic design through construction documents using Revit. Including calculations and specifications.
• Organize project requirements with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of codes and regulatory requirements applicable to plumbing design.
• Manage deadlines and prioritize assignments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, and other team members.
• Ensure compliance with company design standards and requirements.
• Review shop drawing submittals, RFI’s. and provide responses.
• Perform site observations to ensure plumbing systems meet design intent.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrate understanding of client, project, and team requirements.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of design software and how to apply it to company procedures.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to details.
• Able to work as a member of a team.
• Able to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Drafting/Design from an accredited college or technical school.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience designing plumbing systems is required.
• Certified Plumbing Design (CPD) credential is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$114,500.00 - $166,100.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | CT | Stamford

Other Locations

United States | DC | Washington

Organization

1915 Buildings-US Northeast Engineering-Stamford CT

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

31/08/2026 04:08:37

Req ID

1007419

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.