Plumbing Project Engineer: Design-Build & Coordination Lead

SVM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401k with employer contribution

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

SVM is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to contribute to project design, scope, estimating, customer relations, and engineering for plumbing and piping projects in a fast-paced environment. You will integrate into the Silicon Valley Mechanical culture, learn BIM coordination, and work closely with PX/PM, GC teams, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.

Within 12–18 months, you may lead 2–3 projects and gain exposure to pre-construction, pricing negotiations, and vendor management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering with HVAC design or related field preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience with a Design/Build Mechanical contractor, Project Engineer, Construction or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing and piping systems, heat transfer and fluid mechanics preferred.
• Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Bluebeam required.
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills; active listening a must.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and multitask; professionalism and strong customer service a must.
• EIT certification and/or P.E. a plus; willingness to undergo background check.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into the SVM culture, mission, values, services, and operations procedures within 30 days.
• Familiarize with engineering file structures and technologies used, including BIM coordination meetings.
• Shadow PX/PM on multiple projects to learn coordination with GCs and site teams.
• Attend kickoff, turnover, and closeout meetings; engage with vendors and subcontractors to resolve questions.
• Over time, own project management elements on 1–2 projects with supervision.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering (HVAC)

Tools

BuildingConnected

FastPIPE

FastDUCT

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

SVM is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to contribute to project design, scope, estimating, customer relations, and engineering for plumbing and piping projects in a fast-paced environment. You will integrate into the Silicon Valley Mechanical culture, learn BIM coordination, and work closely with PX/PM, GC teams, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.

Within 12–18 months, you may lead 2–3 projects and gain exposure to pre-construction, pricing negotiations, and vendor management