Plumbing Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is searching for a Plumbing Project Engineer to take charge of plumbing design assignments for diverse projects. This position entails significant technical responsibilities, focusing on effective project coordination, client communication, and the mentoring of junior staff.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, a PE or CPD certification, and at least 8-12 years of relevant experience. Join us at Farnsworth Group, where collaboration and your career's growth are prioritized, and make a difference in the communities we serve.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Plumbing design

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring

Codes and standards knowledge

Revit proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

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

Tools

Revit

Industry-standard design tools

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.

Application

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