Senior Engineering Designer Plumbing

Volumetric Building Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer matching

Employee referral programs

Day of Giving

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) seeks a Senior Engineering Designer to join our factory-focused design team. The role emphasizes structure, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection with cross-functional collaboration to meet project, manufacturing, and code requirements.

You will maintain and generate BIM models and documentation, ensure office standards, and mentor junior staff while aligning with manufacturing and construction teams to optimize delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate's degree or certificate in design, engineering, or building information modeling.
• Engineering, Architecture, and/or Construction experience required.
• 6-8 years of experience required.
• Experience in component design for modular construction (pre-fabrication experience) is required.
• Vertex BD proficiency required; AutoCAD and Revit proficiency preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.
• Bluebeam Revu proficiency preferred.
• Must have foundational knowledge of North American wood framing standards.
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to function as part of a diverse team.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with PD/PA and SPD/SPAs to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC Projects.
• Utilize BIM software to model structural components for manufacturing and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage deliverable schedules conforming to office standards.
• Advise and review structural deliverables from sub-consultants for conformity.
• Document structural deviations from standards for team visibility.
• Maintain structural BIM files to ensure conformity with standards.
• Record responses to RFIs, revisions, and requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Assist Senior D+E staff with code interpretations and method reviews.
• Propose revisions and improvements to BIM manuals and templates.
• Support creation of design, engineering, and manufacturing standards with structural detail development.
• Support with DfMA cross training for design and engineering staff.
• Mentor and train junior structural engineering team member.

Skills

Modular construction

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Vertex BD

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Build the Future with VBC

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the U.S., UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia, our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to create spaces that improve lives.

Build the Future with VBC

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the U.S., UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia, our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to create spaces that improve lives.

At VBC, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact. When you join us, you become part of a team that values excellence, respect, and community—a place where you can build your career while building a better world.

If you’re driven to be the best at what you do and want to be part of something bigger, let’s build the future together.

Description

The Senior Engineering Designer is a factory specific engineering staff position. The SED role is a trade specific design, modeling, and documentation position with a focus on structure, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection. This structure-focused role involves cross-functional collaboration with the other design and engineering team members to ensure project, manufacturing, and code requirements are met. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with office standards and project requirements. This role also involves collaboration with various senior team members across the larger organization to optimize project delivery and execution.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integrated design and engineering team with the Project Designers and Project Architects (PD | PA, SPD | SPAs) to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC Projects under direction of Senior Engineering Associate (SEA) and in collaboration with designated manufacturing and construction teams.
• Utilize BIM software to accurately model structural components to translate structural engineering documentation into manufacturing executable files and documentation including but not limited to walls, floors, ceilings, roofs etc.
• Coordinate and manage schedule of deliverables for assigned projects while conforming with documented office standards (including engineering BOM deliverables) reporting progress and flagging delays if and when they occur.
• Advise and review structural technical deliverables from engineering sub-consultants for conformity with documented office standards while maintaining project specific requirements.
• Document structural deviations from VBC product and construction standards for larger team visibility.
• Maintain structural BIM files to ensure conformity with office standards.
• Generate and record responses to internal and external customer RFIs, revisions, comments, and requests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Assist other Senior D+E Studio Staff in proposing alternate means and methods and code interpretations for review with Chief Design Officer, manufacturing, construction, consultant teams and external code bodies as required.
• Propose revisions and improvements to BIM manuals, procedures, Revit template updates and other items as required for incorporation into office modeling and documentation standards.
• Support the creation of design, engineering, and manufacturing standards with structural detail development for continuous improvement and training.
• Support with DfMA cross training for design and engineering staff.
• Mentor and train junior structural engineering team member.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate's degree or certificate in design, engineering, or building information modeling
• Engineering, Architecture, and | or Construction experience required
• 6-8 Years of experience required
• Experience in component design for modular construction (pre-fabrication experience) is required
• Vertex BD proficiency required; AutoCAD and Revit proficiency preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
• Bluebeam Revu proficiency preferred
• Must have foundational knowledge of North American wood framing standards
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to function as part of a diverse team
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must be an independent problem-solver and appreciate a fast-paced work environment

Additional Information

The Salary Range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000 annual base salary + annual performance bonus. We also off the following benefits:

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities

VBC is an equal opportunity employer.