Plumbing Engineer

Schnackel Engineers Inc; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Sick Pay

401K Match

HSA

Biweekly Pay

Quarterly Bonus

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Additional Insurance

Job summary

Schnackel Engineers is seeking a Plumbing Engineer in New York, NY to design, analyze, and implement plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial and residential projects. You will perform load calculations, develop layouts, and prepare detailed drawings while coordinating with other disciplines.

The role requires an accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a Plumbing emphasis or a Plumbing Engineering degree, plus 2–3+ years of design experience and Engineer-in-Training

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical or Plumbing emphasis or a Plumbing Engineering degree.
• 2–3+ years of plumbing design experience with an MEP engineering consultant.
• Engineer-in-Training credentials in Plumbing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the client and design team to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design and schedule.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when needed.
• Use AutoCAD/Revit to create document packages including plans with equipment, piping, and specs.
• Perform load calculations, pipe sizing, and related plumbing design calculations.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors for selection and specification of equipment.
• Provide construction administration services, including answering RFIs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Prioritization

Education

Architectural Engineering degree with Mechanical/Plumbing emphasis

Engineer-in-Training in Plumbing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About this position

Location: New York (NY)

Overview

The Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of commercial and residential building projects. Key responsibilities include conducting load calculations, selecting equipment, developing system layouts, preparing detailed drawings and specifications, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines. An understanding of mechanical and plumbing industry standards and building codes is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design team, and other consultants and engineers to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when necessary.
• Use AutoCAD/Revit and other software to create document packages which include plans with appropriate equipment, piping, and construction specifications.
• Perform load calculations, pipe sizing, and any other calculations required to support the plumbing design.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Provide construction administration (CA) services, including answering requests for information.

What We Are Looking For:

• In possession of an accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical or Plumbing emphasis or a Plumbing Engineering degree.
• 2-3 or more years of plumbing design experience with an MEP engineering consultant.
• In possession of Engineer-in-Training credentials in Plumbing Engineering.
• Good communication and organization skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.

Why Join Schnackel Engineers?

• Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• Work on diverse projects across the USA with national-level companies and architectural and engineering bureaus.
• Lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next generation.

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO days according to the company policy
• Nine paid holidays
• Sick pay
• 401K matching contribution offering
• HSA account
• Biweekly salary
• Quarterly bonuses subject to performance of the team
• Education assistance
• Life insurance policy offerings
• Disability insurance
• Additional insurance policies