Plumbing Engineer/Designer (MEP Design)

Jordan & Skala Engineers; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking options

Flexible PTO

Wellness incentives

Professional development

Paid time off for FE/PE exam study

Job summary

Jordan & Skala Engineers is seeking a Plumbing Engineer/Designer to own plumbing design in a BIM-driven environment. You will lead projects from design through construction for multifamily, mixed-use, and podium/garage-wrap buildings in a dynamic, growth-focused firm.

Responsibilities include designing domestic water, drainage, vent, gas systems, coordinating with MEP teams in Revit, and delivering constructible documentation for new and renovated buildings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; relevant plumbing design experience preferred.
• Proficient in Revit within BIM workflow; AutoCAD knowledge helpful for deliverables.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes and interactions in dense, multidisciplinary projects.
• EIT or PE license preferred; ASPE CPD certification a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design domestic water, storm drainage, sanitary waste and vent, and natural gas distribution systems.
• Size, select, schedule, and specify plumbing components including fixtures, specialties, and equipment.
• Support fire protection design (pumps, standpipes, and related systems).
• Produce coordinated documentation for new construction and renovations.
• Lead plumbing design for high-rise, mid-rise, garden-style, student housing, and mixed-use projects; podium and garage-wrap configurations.
• Coordinate plumbing with real-time Revit/BIM workflow with MEP teams.
• Assist field teams; support submittals, RFIs, and site observations; travel for job-site surveys.

Skills

Revit

BIM coordination

Plumbing design

AutoCAD

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

At Jordan & Skala Engineers (JSE), we design the plumbing systems behind the multifamily and mixed-use buildings shaping growing cities, skylines, and neighborhoods- everything from mid-rise and high-rise mixed-use towers to garden-style communities, including podium and garage-wrap construction. If you like complex buildings, thoughtful coordination, and seeing your work move from model to jobsite, you’ll fit in well here!

We’re looking for a Plumbing Engineer/Designer who can own design, collaborate in a technology driven BIM environment, and support projects through construction.

What you’ll do

Plumbing & Fire Protection Design

• Design domestic water, storm drainage, sanitary waste and vent, and natural gas distribution systems
• Size, select, schedule, and specify plumbing components including fixtures, specialties, and equipment
• Support fire protection design (including pumps, standpipes, and specialty systems)
• Produce clear, coordinated documentation for new construction and renovations

Multifamily & Mixed-Use Project Delivery

• Lead plumbing design for a range of building types, including:
  • High-rise and mid-rise apartments (including towers requiring complex riser strategies)
  • Garden-style and low-rise communities with repeatable unit stacks and phased construction
  • Student housing with high fixture density and durability-focused specifications
  • Luxury multifamily with extensive amenity areas (pools, fitness, club rooms, rooftop/terrace programs, etc.)
  • Mixed-use buildings that combine residential with retail/restaurant and other street-level uses
  • Podium and garage-wrap configurations that add coordination complexity across levels and occupancies
• Coordinate plumbing systems in a real-time Revit/BIM workflow alongside mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams
• Contribute to practical, code-aligned solutions for the “hard parts” of these buildings- tight shafts, repetitive stacks, equipment room constraints, and fast schedules

Construction Support

• Support construction administration including submittal reviews, RFI responses, field observations, and documentation updates
• Travel for job site visits and building surveys as required

What will make you successful

Required

• Strong working proficiency in Revit (plumbing design within a BIM workflow)
• Solid understanding of plumbing codes and how systems interact in dense, multidisciplinary projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience, if applicable)
• AutoCAD proficiency (Revit is primary; AutoCAD may be used for specific deliverables)

Preferred

• EIT or P.E. license (or clear path toward licensure)
• ASPE CPD certification

Why join JSE?

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a great place to build a long-term career. We offer a family-friendly environment with competitive benefits, teleworking options, flexible PTO, wellness incentives, professional development, and more. You’ll be consistently challenged by interesting projects, and your opportunities will be limited only by your ambition.

Growth & Development

• JSE University
• In-house seminars & technical training
• Lunch & Learns
• Encouragement and support for professional licensure
• Paid time off for FE and PE exam study preparation
• Financial assistance toward educational development

Helping You Maintain Balance

• Teleworking options
• PTO (Flexible Time Off Policy)
• Paid holidays (8)
• Paid time for employee’s birthday policy
• Paid bereavement leave
• Fitness incentive program
• Wellness programs
• Booster programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial

• 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
• Discretionary bonuses 3 times per year
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and employer contributions
• Financial seminars
• Bonus for passing the FE exam and first-time passing the PE exam
• Competitive compensation

Insurance

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Company-paid employee vision & dental insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary plans (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)

About Jordan & Skala Engineers

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm with regional design offices located throughout the United States. Jordan & Skala has grown to be one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S., ranked by Consulting‑Specifying Engineer trade publication as a top “MEP Giant” consistently since 2004.

Founded as a corporation in 1953, the firm has built a national client base by utilizing its considerable technical and personnel resources to deliver innovative designs on time and within budget.

In the professional engineering industry, there is no substitute for experience. Jordan & Skala Engineers has participated in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our firm is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions for any project challenge.

Equal Opportunity & Important Applicant Notices

Jordan & Skala Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Visa Sponsorship:

Jordan & Skala Engineers does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Updates:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to applicants who are not selected for an interview.