Plumbing/Mechanical Engineer

barrywehmiller; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to design plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities across state-of-the-art industries. You will perform calculations, develop construction drawings, and ensure code compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of plumbing design experience, strong industry knowledge, and on-site project exposure. Travel up to 20% is expected; Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is required.

Qualifications

• ASPE CPD certification active; PE license preferred.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in plumbing design.
• Strong plumbing code knowledge (UPC/IPC).
• On-site experience in industrial facilities.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; Navisworks.
• Experience in GMP/cGMP environments is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities (food/bev, life sciences, tech).
• Perform calculations for pressure loss, pump head, drainage, and more.
• Create construction drawings for water, sanitary, and storm systems.
• Interpret codes and standards and review vendor submittals.
• Conduct site visits and support construction administration.
• Assist with RFI responses and closeout activities.

Skills

Engineering design

Industrial plumbing

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Pipe-flo

Caesar II

MS Office

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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: Bachel