Plumbing/Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer to join our team in the US. You will design plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities and work with a team of industry experts to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires an ABET ME degree, 6+ years in mechanical engineering with plumbing design, strong code knowledge, on-site field experience, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree required.
• 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on plumbing design.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes (uniform and international).
• On-site field experience with industrial facilities.
• Experience with GMP/cGMP considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities including domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, and fire protection.
• Perform calculations for pressure loss, pump head, and drainage to support design.
• Develop construction drawings with notes, plans, risers, details, and schedules.
• Interpret codes and develop specifications; review vendor submittals.
• Conduct on-site assessments and construction progress visits.
• Manage construction administration including submittal reviews and closeouts.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Skills

CPD certificate (ASPE)

PE License

6+ years experience

Plumbing codes

On-site experience

Industrial facilities

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office

Pipe-Flo

Caesar II

Communication

Travel 10-20%

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Pipe-Flo

Caesar II

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’llwork individually and in teams tosupport capital projectsand implement solutionsfor ourclients.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 facilitiesinthefoodandbeverage,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 includingreporting
• Handle construction administration including submittal reviews, and closeoutactivities(includingrecord drawings and punch lists)
• Respond to construction requests for information
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills andexpertise, 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.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Plumbing Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

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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.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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