Senior Plumbing Designer

Campbell & Associates, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell & Associates, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Senior Plumbing Designer to lead plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.

You will prepare construction drawings, specifications, and documentation, coordinating with MEP disciplines and project teams. The role requires several years of plumbing design experience, knowledge of codes, and proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in plumbing design for buildings, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems.
• Experience producing and reviewing construction drawings with other disciplines and codes.
• Familiarity with fire protection interfaces with plumbing and mechanical systems.
• HVAC coordination to integrate plumbing work in building designs.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM tools and MS Office.
• Several years of progressive plumbing design experience in consulting engineering.
• Understanding of plumbing codes, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Coordinate plumbing with mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Perform calculations and equipment selections; ensure code compliance.
• Review drawings, mark up, and support junior team members.
• Participate in client and project meetings; assist with design revisions.

Skills

Plumbing design

Construction drawings coordination

Fire protection interface

HVAC coordination

BIM software

Microsoft Office

Client interaction

Code compliance

Project management

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM tools

Job description

Company Description

Campbell & Associates, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services. Established in 1947 by George S. Campbell, the firm is recognized as the oldest mechanical and electrical engineering firm in East Tennessee. Campbell & Associates serves a broad range of local, regional, and national clients and has completed projects in forty-four states and Canada. The firm emphasizes technical excellence, long-term client relationships, and high-quality project delivery, offering team members exposure to diverse building types and complex engineering challenges.

Role Description

The Senior Plumbing Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in Chattanooga, TN. This position is responsible for leading plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects, including the preparation of detailed construction drawings, specifications, and documentation. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines, performing calculations and equipment selections, and ensuring designs comply with applicable codes and standards. The Senior Plumbing Designer will review and mark up drawings, support junior team members, participate in client and project meetings, and assist with design revisions during construction. The role requires collaboration with project managers, architects, and contractors to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and constructible plumbing solutions across a multitude of vertical market sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Plumbing Design and Plumbing system layout, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems.
• Experience producing and reviewing Construction Drawings, including coordination with other engineering disciplines and adherence to building codes.
• Working knowledge of Fire Protection system considerations and their interface with plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC Design principles to coordinate plumbing work with mechanical systems in integrated building designs.
• Proficiency with relevant design and drafting software (e.g., Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, or similar BIM tools) and Microsoft Office.
• Several years of progressive experience in plumbing design for building projects; prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is preferred.
• Understanding of applicable plumbing and building codes, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and interact with clients and contractors.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field; professional licensure or certification (such as CPD) is a plus.