Plumbing Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Parental leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Tampa, FL is seeking a Mechanical Plumbing Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our office on-site. You will manage projects, design plumbing systems and coordinate with lead engineers and clients to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and the ability to mentor junior staff while handling RFIs/RFQs. This is an opportunity to contribute to diverse projects within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical/plumbing design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience designing plumbing systems (water, sewer, gas) and HVAC systems.
• Experience with energy studies: Comcheck, Title 24.
• Mentoring EITs and designers on multi-discipline projects.
• Strong communication and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management in coordination with lead engineers.
• Design plumbing systems including risers, isometrics, and specs.
• Perform system design calculations and equipment selections.
• Layout sanitary, grease, domestic water, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Prepare studies and reports for plumbing systems.
• Oversee MEP design from concept to completion with clients.
• Prepare responses to RFIs and RFQs for clients and marketing.
• Mentor designers and junior staff on projects.
• Deliver tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring junior staff

Critical thinking

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Mechanical Plumbing Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join the Tampa, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Project Management role is in conjunction with lead engineer responsibilities.

• Designing plumbing systems including all associated details, risers, isometrics, and specifications.

• Perform system design calculations and equipment selections.

• Laying out plumbing systems including but not limited to sanitary, grease, domestic water, and fire sprinklers.

• Writes studies and reports for plumbing systems when needed on projects.

• Ability to oversee the MEP design of projects from concept to completion, including continuous interface with the design team and clients.

• Write responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications for various clients and marketing opportunities

• Mentor and coordinate the work of designers and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects

• Manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance

• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects

• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships

• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

• Proven design experience with comfort and HVAC systems and related controls

• Proven design experience with plumbing systems including water, sewer, and gas

• Experience producing engineering and energy studies including comcheck, Title 24

• Experience mentoring and coordinating the work of EITs, designers, and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects

• Able to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance

• Experience in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability

• Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities