Plumbing Engineer

Synerfac Inc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Engineer for the Wilmington, NC area. This hands-on role follows projects from design through construction, focusing on commercial and public-sector buildings.

You will work with owners, architects, and engineers in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of plumbing design experience, knowledge of building codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of plumbing design experience.
• Knowledge of international and North Carolina building codes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Engineering degree from an accredited program.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design domestic water, waste and vent, and natural gas piping systems for new construction and building renovations.
• Prepare plumbing calculations, drawings, and specifications, starting at the schematic phase.
• Meet with owners to understand project needs and guide them through design and bidding.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and internal team members.
• Communicate with local plan reviewers and inspectors to confirm code compliance.
• Review submittals for plumbing equipment, fixtures, and piping.
• Respond to RFIs during construction.
• Perform site visits to observe installation and support project closeout.

Skills

Plumbing design

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Our client is looking for a Plumbing Engineer to join their engineering team in the Wilmington, NC area. This is a hands-on role where you will follow projects from the earliest design stages through construction and closeout. The work centers on commercial and public-sector buildings such as schools, fire stations, police facilities, and offices. You will work closely with owners, architects, and other engineers in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Plumbing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design domestic water, waste and vent, and natural gas piping systems for new construction and building renovations
• Prepare plumbing calculations, drawings, and specifications, starting at the schematic phase
• Meet with owners to understand project needs and guide them through design and bidding
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and internal team members
• Communicate with local plan reviewers and inspectors to confirm code compliance
• Review submittals for plumbing equipment, fixtures, and piping
• Respond to RFIs during construction
• Perform site visits to observe installation and support project closeout

Job Requirements

Plumbing Engineer Requirements:

• 2+ years of plumbing design experience
• Working knowledge of international and North Carolina building codes and standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Engineering degree from an accredited program is perferred
• North Carolina Professional Engineer license is perferred