Plumbing Engineer in Training — Mentorship & Licensure Path

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on design experience

Multidisciplinary exposure

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking a Plumbing Engineer-in-Training I to join our Plumbing Engineering team.

You will assist with designing and analyzing plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse facilities, learning from experienced engineers and advancing toward professional licensure. Working with multidisciplinary project teams, you will develop construction documents, perform pipe sizing calculations, and coordinate layouts using Revit and AutoCAD.

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 certification within six months of hire.
• Strong interest in thermal and fluid systems and building engineering.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Civil Eng

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking a Plumbing Engineer-in-Training I to join our Plumbing Engineering team.

You will assist with designing and analyzing plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse facilities, learning from experienced engineers and advancing toward professional licensure. Working with multidisciplinary project teams, you will develop construction documents, perform pipe sizing calculations, and coordinate layouts using Revit and AutoCAD.