Plumbing Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. seeks a Plumbing Project Engineer in Greenwood Village, CO, to lead plumbing design and project coordination across diverse building systems projects. This role involves mentorship and direct client communication, ensuring project specifications are met throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 8-12+ years of plumbing experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, and relevant certification. This position emphasizes a commitment to quality and teamwork, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Farnsworth offers various benefits, including a 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, and a hybrid work program.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in consulting engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline building projects.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing system design from concept to construction.
• Develop calculations, specifications, drawings for plumbing systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to quality control.

Skills

Plumbing Design

Project Coordination

Client Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE) or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Overview

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to serve as a technical lead and project driver for plumbing design assignments across a range of building systems projects. This role combines advanced plumbing design responsibility with project coordination, client communication, and mentoring of junior staff.

Posting Locations

Normal- IL, Peoria- IL, Springfield- IL, Lisle- IL, Dallas- TX, St. Louis- MO, Colorado Springs- CO, Denver- CO, Phoenix- AZ

What You’ll Do

1. Lead plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects from concept through construction administration.
2. Develop calculations, specifications, drawings, and details for domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
3. Coordinate plumbing design with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
4. Serve as a technical resource for clients, project teams, and internal staff throughout all phases of the project.
5. Review project scope, budget, and schedule requirements and help manage deliverables to meet client expectations.
6. Perform field observations, existing conditions evaluations, and construction administration services as needed.
7. Mentor and support junior engineers and designers while contributing to quality control and technical development.
8. Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and business development pursuits as appropriate.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) required.
• Typically, 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in the consulting engineering or A/E industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading plumbing design efforts on multi-discipline building projects.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and common design practices for commercial building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and other industry-standard design and coordination tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused mindset. Experience supporting proposal efforts, scoping, and project planning a plus.
• Experience reviewing work for quality, completeness, and constructability.

Nice To Have

• Experience with healthcare, educational, commercial, government, industrial or other complex building environments.
• Familiarity with sustainable design strategies and high-performance building systems.
• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.
• Medical Gas design experience and ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer certification.

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive. For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees. Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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