Plumbing/Mechanical Engineer

BW Design Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer in Pasadena, CA. You will design plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities across food & beverage, life science, and high-tech sectors, performing calculations and producing construction drawings.

You’ll interpret codes, develop specifications, and support field construction with on-site visits and submittal reviews. Ideal candidates have CPD certification (PE preferred), 6+ years of mechanical/plumbing design experience, and proficiency

Qualifications

• ASPE CPD active certification preferred; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities across multiple industries.

Skills

CPD certification

PE licensure

6+ years engineering experience

Plumbing design expertise

Industrial facilities experience

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Pipe-Flo

Caesar II

MS Office

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Plumbing Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Design plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, lab gases, gas/vacuum, specialized waste, and performance-spec fire protection for a variety of manufacturing facilities in the food and beverage, consumer product, life science, and advanced technology industries
• Perform pressure loss, pump head, roof drain, fixture unit, water heater, and all other necessary calculations to support system design
• Develop construction drawings for domestic water, sanitary, and storm systems, including general notes, plans, riser diagrams, details, and schedules
• Interpret and apply industry codes and standards
• Develop specifications and review vendor submittals
• Conduct on-site assessment and construction progress site visits including reporting
• Handle construction administration including submittal reviews, and closeout activities (including record drawings and punch lists)
• Respond to construction requests for information
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• ASPE Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) active certification highly preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred: A testament to your expertise and commitment to plumbing engineering excellence.
• 6+ Years of Engineering Experience: Proven track record in mechanical engineering, with a specialization in plumbing design for industrial facilities.
• Plumbing Code Mastery: Strong understanding of Uniform and International Plumbing Codes.
• On-site Experience: Field experience in the construction and installation of industrial plumbing systems.
• Design and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in designing complex systems and solving challenging engineering problems.
• Experience in Industrial Facilities: Demonstrated project design in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods and life science sectors. Project design in semiconductor, data center, cleanrooms, or other high-tech industrial facilities are preferred. Having design and construction experience in GMP and cGMP facilities will be a plus.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and experience with Navisworks. Proficiency in MS Office productivity software is a baseline requirement. Pipe-flo and Ceaser II experience is a plus.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to Travel: Availability to travel 10-20% for project needs.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Plumbing Design Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000-$150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.