Remote Plumbing Design Engineer — Luxury Hospitality

Utopia; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Utopia is seeking a Plumbing and Fire-Protection Design Engineer to own plumbing and fire-fighting system design for luxury villas and boutique hotels across worldwide markets.

You will translate design intent into buildable documentation, collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other engineers, and lead detailed drawings in Revit and AutoCAD with BIM support. Remote-friendly role with exposure to international hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Building Engineering with a concentration in plumbing, drainage, pool, and storm drainage systems.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in design consultancy or with a general contractor.
• Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects — private homes and villas, hotels and resorts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional level of English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local building codes and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly into the overall project.
• Participate in spatial coordination with the architectural and structural model to secure design intent and a high-end user experience.
• Lead the development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications using Revit and AutoCAD, with support from BIM modelers.
• Perform load calculations and system sizing to optimize performance.
• Oversee equipment selection, ensuring alignment with project requirements and sustainability goals.
• Provide input during value engineering discussions to balance cost, quality, and performance.
• Supervise design development and review deliverables from third-party designers, consultants, and surveyors.

Skills

communication

english proficiency

team collaboration

load calculations

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Building Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Utopia is seeking a Plumbing and Fire-Protection Design Engineer to own plumbing and fire-fighting system design for luxury villas and boutique hotels across worldwide markets.

You will translate design intent into buildable documentation, collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other engineers, and lead detailed drawings in Revit and AutoCAD with BIM support. Remote-friendly role with exposure to international hospitality projects.