Plumbing Engineer

SSOE; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary: $115k - $150k/year

Bonus and Incentives

Ownership opportunities (employee‑own)

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Plumbing Engineer with experience in mechanical systems for Healthcare and Commercial buildings. The role includes providing mechanical support across projects, coordinating with civil, architectural, and structural teams, and performing field verifications.

A hybrid model requires 3 days in the Birmingham or Huntsville, AL offices. We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus incentives, ownership opportunities as an employee-owned firm, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required.
• PE or PE-tracked is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with mechanical systems (piping, plumbing, fire systems).
• Experience with compressed air and medical gas piping.
• Proficiency in REVIT is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is required; Navisworks, PIPE-FLO or similar hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) preferred.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Experience in Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare industries mainly.

Responsibilities

• Performs ductwork static pressure calculations and pump head calculations.
• Provide engineering and 3D Revit support for projects including piping, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Collaborates with supervisors and other engineers to apply sound engineering practices.
• Works with Clients and stakeholders to achieve assigned objectives within budget and schedule.
• Travel is required; field verifications and site walks may be conducted.

Skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

PE license or tracked

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Navisworks

PIPE-FLO or similar

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Plumbing Engineer

Job Locations

US-AL-Birmingham | US-AL-Huntsville

Job Details

ID: 2026-4024

Category: Engineering

Type: Full Time

Overview

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in Plumbing and Mechanical systems for Healthcare and Commercial buildings. Applicants will act as Mechanical support in different projects simultaneously.

Why Join SSOE?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a "Great Place to Work" and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company - shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.

This position is a hybrid model that will require commuting to our Birmingham or Huntsville, AL office 3 days a week.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Performs calculation of ductwork static pressure calculations, and pump head calculations.
• Provide engineering and 3D Revit support for multiple projects that include piping, plumbing and fire protection (domestic cold and hot water systems, sanitary and vent systems, natural gas systems, compressed air systems, fire protection systems including but not limited to sprinkler systems, clean agent systems).
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and assistance in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Reviews work with supervisors to ensure the application of sound engineering practices and professional judgment.
• Will work with other Engineers, Project Managers, Clients, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Coordinates with the project engineer for engineering guidance as required.
• Coordinate needs and develop an understanding with other engineering disciplines (Civil, Architectural, Structural, Electrical, etc.) for design package needs.
• Serves as a job captain on single discipline projects.
• May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered and communicate them to the team.
• Performs field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. May troubleshoot engineering problems in the field during construction.
• Reviews project construction submittals for conformance with the contract documents.
• May represent the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $115k - $150k/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This is a senior-associate level position.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks:

• Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
• Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE - The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you'll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO's approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
• PE or PE-tracked preferred. Above with eleven (11) or more years of related practical experience with former employer(s) required.
• Demonstrable experience in the mechanical systems listed (piping, plumbing, fire systems).
• Experience with compressed air and medical gas piping.
• Proficiency in REVIT required.
• Experience working with AutoCAD is required. Experience with Navisworks, PIPE-FLO or similar hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) preferred.
• Working knowledge of International Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards, ASPE Standards, and NFPA Standards.
• Experience in Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare industries, mainly.