Plumbing Engineer in Training — Hybrid Path to Licensure

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I in Austin, TX to assist design and analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and civic projects.

The role offers collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-disciplinary teams to build a strong technical foundation for professional licensure. You will help develop domestic water, sanitary, vent, drainage, gas, medical gas, fire sprinkler, and specialty

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification obtained or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, fuel gas, medical gas, fire sprinkler, and specialty plumbing systems.
• Support the development of plumbing construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical calculations.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pipe sizing, fixture counts, system demand, system temperature and pressure, and equipment selection.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other design software to develop and coordinate building system layouts.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, and civil teams.
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, and product data for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to survey existing conditions, verify installation progress and assist with issue resolution.
• Support project managers with project documentation, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Research applicable codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliant system designs.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I in Austin, TX to assist design and analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and civic projects.

The role offers collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-disciplinary teams to build a strong technical foundation for professional licensure. You will help develop domestic water, sanitary, vent, drainage, gas, medical gas, fire sprinkler, and specialty