Plumbing Engineer

Onlyhire; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Plumbing Engineer to work on a variety of impactful projects in Kansas City. You will be responsible for designing innovative plumbing systems for healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. This position provides opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in plumbing engineering.
• Knowledge of plumbing and energy codes required.
• FE Exam required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design and quality control on plumbing projects.
• Produce and review construction documents.
• Coordinate with project teams and maintain compliance with codes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Architectural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Plumbing Engineer to join our team, assisting in the preparation of plumbing system construction documents for healthcare, higher education, and commercial building projects. The Plumbing Engineer will collaborate with project teams throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring plumbing plans align with budget constraints, design requirements, and client needs.

This role includes staying up-to-date with industry trends, attending professional development events, and fostering connections with local industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform technical design and quality control on assigned projects, including plumbing system calculations and layouts.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Maintain best practices in engineering methods and ensure compliance with current plumbing and energy codes.
• Produce construction documents for new builds, renovations, and facility additions.
• Conduct construction administration, including site visits and shop drawing reviews.
• Explore and implement cost-efficiency improvements in plumbing designs.
• Develop and review project specifications.
• Update and correct drawings based on quality assurance feedback.
• Assist the director in maintaining quality assurance standards.

Education and Experience :

• Education : Bachelors Degree in Architectural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience :

35 years in the engineering field with expertise in plumbing systems.

• Experience with medical gas systems (preferred).
• Related experience in healthcare, higher education, or commercial building system design.
• Knowledge of current plumbing and energy codes.
• Project management experience is a plus but not required.

Certifications and Licenses :

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to use an insured personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office , AutoCAD , and Revit .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located without the need for sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects within a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will have access to professional development resources and the chance to implement creative and cost-efficient solutions in plumbing design.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform essential job functions.

If you are a driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply!