Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP)

ESPO Corporation; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k after waiting periods

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP) to lead plumbing design initiatives on diverse commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of plumbing design experience in an MEP consulting environment, IPC/UPC/IBC knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of plumbing design experience within an MEP consulting environment.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of IPC, UPC and IBC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of plumbing systems for multiple projects.
• Perform plumbing system selection, sizing, and design calculations.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary MEP teams, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to plumbing design staff.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Review project deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Plumbing design

Project leadership

Code compliance

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Job Title: Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP)

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Type and Duration: Hybrid, Direct-Hire

Pay range: $112,000 - $180,000

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional to lead plumbing design initiatives, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a variety of exciting commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in plumbing system design, project leadership experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of plumbing systems for multiple projects.
• Perform plumbing system selection, sizing, and design calculations.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary MEP teams, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to plumbing design staff.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Review project deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of plumbing design experience within an MEP consulting environment.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • International Plumbing Code (IPC)
  • Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
  • International Building Code (IBC)
• Comprehensive understanding of plumbing systems and building design.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification.
• LEED Accreditation.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and related design software.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.