Plumbing Engineer - Mid-Level

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer to join our Building Design Group. The ideal candidate will design and oversee plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and government facilities, collaborating with architects and other engineers to deliver code-compliant designs.

Responsibilities include design and layout of domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, preparing drawings with AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring code compliance, conducting hydraulic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 11-15 years of plumbing design experience in building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, standards, and sustainable design principles.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design and Layout: Develop plumbing system designs including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and specialty systems (medical gas, compressed air, etc.).
• Technical Documentation: Prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet local, state, and national codes (IPC, NFPA, LEED standards).
• Coordination: Work closely with architects, structural, and mechanical engineers to integrate plumbing systems into overall building design.
• Construction Support: Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits for quality assurance.
• Analysis: Conduct hydraulic calculations, sizing of piping systems, and equipment selection.
• Innovation: Incorporate sustainable design practices and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Plumbing design

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Microsoft Office

Code compliance

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer to join our Building Design Group. The ideal candidate will design and oversee plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and government facilities. This role involves collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Layout: Develop plumbing system designs including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and specialty systems (medical gas, compressed air, etc.).
• Technical Documentation: Prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet local, state, and national codes (IPC, NFPA, LEED standards).
• Coordination: Work closely with architects, structural, and mechanical engineers to integrate plumbing systems into overall building design.
• Construction Support: Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits for quality assurance.
• Analysis: Conduct hydraulic calculations, sizing of piping systems, and equipment selection.
• Innovation: Incorporate sustainable design practices and energy-efficient solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 11-15 years of plumbing design experience in building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, standards, and sustainable design principles.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 - $215,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)