Plumbing Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Lisle (IL)

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Program

Pet Insurance Plan

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is searching for a Plumbing Project Engineer who will lead plumbing design projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. This role includes mentoring junior team members and offers a flexible hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, possess a PE or CPD certification, and have over 8 years of plumbing design experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Typically 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in the consulting engineering or A/E industry.
Experience leading plumbing design efforts on multi-discipline building projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead plumbing system design for commercial and institutional projects.
Develop specifications, drawings, and calculations for plumbing systems.
Coordinate plumbing design with various disciplines.

Skills

Plumbing design experience

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Revit proficiency

Knowledge of plumbing codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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

Tools

Revit

Job description

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 Haves

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.

Benefits