Plumbing Engineer in Training — Start Your PE Journey

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced plumbing &

Professional development support

Hands-on experience with complex/ high

Job summary

SSR is seeking a Plumbing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I to join our Plumbing Engineering team. You will assist with the design and analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and civic projects.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop innovative, efficient, and code-compliant building systems while building the foundation for professional licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

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

EIT certification

Thermal & fluid systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architectural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

SSR is seeking a Plumbing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I to join our Plumbing Engineering team. You will assist with the design and analysis of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, sports, and civic projects.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop innovative, efficient, and code-compliant building systems while building the foundation for professional licensure.