Plumbing Engineer / MEP Design Engineer

Avance Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A growing consulting design firm is seeking a motivated Plumbing Engineer / MEP Design Engineer in Los Angeles. This role supports plumbing design across various projects, ensuring high-quality MEP outcomes. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of plumbing design experience, a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in plumbing design within an MEP consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and design standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or path toward licensure.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for MEP design.

Responsibilities

• Manage plumbing-led scopes across multiple projects.
• Lead internal coordination meetings and contribute to external meetings.
• Prepare and review construction documents and technical reports.
• Track progress, deliverables, and deadlines; identify risks and propose solutions.
• Lead internal coordination meetings and participate in client meetings as required.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates for plumbing work.

Skills

Plumbing design

Mechanical (HVAC) systems knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit for MEP design

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and well-rounded Plumbing Engineer / MEP Design Engineer to join our growing consulting design team. This role is ideal for a plumbing-focused professional who values cross-discipline collaboration and has working knowledge of mechanical systems. You will play a key role in delivering coordinated, high-quality MEP designs across a variety of project types. While this position is plumbing-led, we highly value candidates who are comfortable supporting and coordinating with mechanical systems and broader MEP scopes. Our goal is to build a versatile team with clear technical ownership and strong collaborative instincts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plumbing-led scopes across multiple projects from concept through construction, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, architects, and project stakeholders on plumbing and MEP coordination matters.
• Assist Project Managers and Principals with project planning, staffing, fee management, and change management.
• Track project progress, deliverables, and deadlines; proactively identify risks and propose solutions.
• Lead internal coordination meetings and contribute to external consultant and client meetings as required.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates for plumbing and MEP-related work.

Plumbing Design

• Lead the design and documentation of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, and specialty systems as applicable.
• Develop plumbing system concepts in alignment with project requirements, codes, and client expectations.
• Perform plumbing calculations, sizing, fixture counts, and equipment selections.
• Ensure plumbing designs comply with applicable codes (UPC/IPC, local amendments) and project standards.
• Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.

MEP Coordination & Mechanical Support

• Coordinate plumbing systems with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and architectural disciplines.
• Provide mechanical system support or design assistance (HVAC) based on experience level and project needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and BIM/Revit workflows.
• Support integrated MEP design solutions that are constructible, efficient, and code-compliant.
• Participate in site surveys, field investigations, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with responding to RFIs, submittals, and construction-phase questions.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to internal QA/QC efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) required or in progress.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in plumbing design within an MEP consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for MEP design.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of mechanical (HVAC) systems and terminology.
• Experience supporting or leading plumbing scope on multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or path toward licensure.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and energy-efficient systems.
• Experience with commercial, residential, healthcare, education.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable for technical quality.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented consulting environment.
• Curious, adaptable, and interested in developing broader MEP expertise over time.

Pay range and compensation package

Opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful MEP projects. Clear technical ownership with room to grow into broader MEP leadership. Collaborative, design-focused consulting environment. Support for professional development and licensure. Team culture that values quality, communication, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.