Plumbing Systems Engineer — Design, BIM & Coordination

DPR Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing to lead design, analysis, and development of plumbing systems across all project phases. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and documentation while applying IPC, UPC, NFPA standards, and local codes.

Collaborating with architects, structural, and MEP teams, you will deliver coordinated, constructible plumbing solutions for commercial and institutional facilities, support construction administration, and continually advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of IPC, UPC, NFPA standards, and local plumbing and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop plumbing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, hydraulic analyses, and technical documentation throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Design domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, medical gas, specialty piping, and other plumbing systems in accordance with applicable codes and engineering standards.
• Perform engineering calculations including fixture unit analyses, water supply sizing, sanitary and storm drainage sizing, hydraulic calculations, gas piping sizing, pressure loss analyses, and equipment selection under the guidance of senior engineers when appropriate.
• Prepare coordinated construction documents, piping layouts, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and supporting design documentation.
• Utilize CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to develop and coordinate accurate 2D drawings and 3D plumbing models.
• Collaborate with architects, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and civil teams to deliver coordinated and constructible plumbing system designs.
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, participating in site visits, and assisting with field coordination.
• Participate in project coordination meetings to communicate design progress, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Maintain organized engineering documentation and contribute to quality reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to expand technical expertise in plumbing engineering, water conservation strategies, sustainable water management, and evolving plumbing technologies.

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing to lead design, analysis, and development of plumbing systems across all project phases. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and documentation while applying IPC, UPC, NFPA standards, and local codes.

Collaborating with architects, structural, and MEP teams, you will deliver coordinated, constructible plumbing solutions for commercial and institutional facilities, support construction administration, and continually advance