Plumbing Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Springfield (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

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to lead plumbing design for various building systems projects. This role combines design responsibility with project coordination and mentoring of junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in plumbing design and a strong knowledge of plumbing codes. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and a hybrid work program.

Qualifications

8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in consulting engineering or A/E industry.
Demonstrated leadership in plumbing design on multi-discipline building projects.
Strong knowledge of plumbing codes and design practices.

Responsibilities

Lead plumbing system design for various building projects.
Develop specifications, drawings, and details for plumbing systems.
Coordinate plumbing design with other disciplines.

Skills

Plumbing design

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Revit proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural 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