Plumbing Engineer

EUA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional engineering firm in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a licensed mechanical engineer with plumbing and fire protection design experience. This full-time position involves planning, designing, and engineering building plumbing systems while maintaining client relationships. Suitable candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with Revit software knowledge preferred. The expected salary ranges from $90,000 to $102,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of plumbing and fire protection design/engineering experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Revit experience preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Produce construction documents using Revit software.
• Maintain client relationships for facilities projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Licensed/registered mechanical engineer (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job description

Specific duties include planning, designing and engineering building plumbing systems and fire protection systems for a wide variety of markets, producing construction documents utilizing Revit software, and maintaining client relationships in the plumbing and fire protection disciplines for facilities projects. Additional duties include completing plumbing calculations, energy analysis and sustainable design (pertaining to plumbing systems), existing system condition assessments, and construction administration activities. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate project objectives, problems and solutions with clients, field personnel and internal staff.
• Ability to facilitate close work with clients, field personnel and internal staff to achieve deadlines and quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team/collaborative setting, make sound decisions and drive action cross‑functionally.
• Demonstrated strong written, verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations and requirements, thorough knowledge of building materials and construction methods, knowledge of procedures, and sequencing of construction documents.
• Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments to meet strict deadlines; must be results‑oriented and milestone‑driven.
• Demonstrated exceptional planning, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed/registered mechanical engineer (PE).
• Plumbing and fire protection design/engineering experience of 5 years.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Revit experience is preferred.
• Ability to function effectively in a demanding environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to move around construction sites in various stages of development from excavation to completion and beyond, without the assistance of others.
• Work is performed in an office setting and in the field; job site monitoring may be performed in various weather conditions.
• Activities may be necessary outside of the normal office hours depending on workload, schedules and client geographical location.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• The salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $102,000 based on experience.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Architecture and Planning