Plumbing Field Engineer

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Plumbing Field Engineer within Parks & Recreation to supervise plumbing field engineering and oversee department staff and budgets. The role involves coordinating contractors, ensuring code compliance, and delivering effective plumbing solutions for city facilities.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or higher in engineering, have 5 years of plumbing engineering experience, and possess OSHA 30 certification plus a valid Georgia driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of plumbing engineering experience.
• OSHA 30 certification and valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and contractors in plumbing projects.
• Oversee budgets and track project costs.
• Inspect installations for compliance with codes and specs.
• Develop work plans and schedules for projects.
• Provide direction and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Team supervision

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Posting Expires: October 2, 2026

Salary: $47,474.94 - $67,000.00/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of this job is to supervise, participate in, and provide plumbing field-engineering services. Duties include but are not limited to supervising staff; coordinating activities; monitoring contract compliance; performing paraprofessional surveying and engineering work; and coordinating engineering projects. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of supervisors. Responsible for overseeing the Plumbing Department, supervising and training junior technicians in completing plumbing orders, managing contractors within the plumbing department, and assisting the Director/ Manager in overseeing the plumbing budget.

Job Description

Parks & Recreation

Plumbing Field Engineer

Posting Expires: October 2, 2026

Salary: $47,474.94 - $67,000.00/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of this job is to supervise, participate in, and provide plumbing field-engineering services. Duties include but are not limited to supervising staff; coordinating activities; monitoring contract compliance; performing paraprofessional surveying and engineering work; and coordinating engineering projects. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of supervisors. Responsible for overseeing the Plumbing Department, supervising and training junior technicians in completing plumbing orders, managing contractors within the plumbing department, and assisting the Director/ Manager in overseeing the plumbing budget.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Manages contractors' Statements of Work (SOW) and oversees budgetary aspects of projects.
• Trains subordinates to function well as a team to at least journeyman level competency in plumbing and mechanical repair.
• Trains subordinates to complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner without needing constant supervision or guidance.
• Evaluates facility maintenance problems/issues in a timely manner and determines a course of action to resolve problems/issues given budget and resources.
• Schedules and manages necessary subcontractor budget and repairs.
• Learns City of Atlanta organization policy and procedures to better manage resources available to complete section maintenance and personnel needs.
• Becomes familiar with City of Atlanta PPD, Civil Code, Code of Ethics in conjunction with building and safety codes to assist in better managing resources.
• Investigates plumbing related complaints; suggests methods and procedures for repair, re-engineering or replacement of systems and their components.
• Makes site visits to review, inspect and maintain quality control of plumbing systems and installations. Receives, reviews, and logs engineering requests and determines type and scope of work.
• Develop work plans and tracks project costs and time.
• Prepares and/or reviews reports, memos, and other documents, and develops and maintains related files.
• Confers with supervisor, contractors, and others as necessary to provide directions, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Confers with Civil Engineers, City and other governmental officials, and others as necessary to coordinate work.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure that work is performed in conformance with specifications and plans.
• Conducts tests and otherwise monitors water availability, pressure, and flow, resolves problems, and performs other duties as necessary to ensure the availability of potable water.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of plumbing codes, engineering, and plumbing construction practices and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities; sewer gas and back flow prevention devices and systems; applicable policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and
• Skills in: organization, management, human relations, and technical understanding; operating computers with demonstrated talent in identifying, scrutinizing and streamlining complex work processes.
• Ability to: develop and administer policies, procedures, plans, and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals; develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives; develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency; keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc.; effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, and members of the general public; assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner; use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems; comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information; mathematically handle required calculations using statistical data; read, understand, and interpret blueprints, building code laws, engineering and surveying reports and related materials.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience –

• Associate's degree, graduation from vocational training program in engineering, construction management, plumbing, building trades or related field required (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience in plumbing engineering).
• 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in plumbing engineering or related experience.

Licensures and Certifications

• OSHA 30 license/training.
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, plumbing, building trades or related field;
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing engineering or related experience

Work Environment

Required physical lifting, climbing, stooping and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.