Senior Plumbing Designer: Lead Code‑Compliant Systems

powerdesigninc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Senior Plumbing Designer to lead the design, coordination, and development of plumbing systems for large-scale projects. You will ensure high-quality, code-compliant designs balancing innovation and constructability, while mentoring junior designers and collaborating with architects and MEPS teams.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of plumbing design experience on commercial, multifamily, or mixed-use projects.
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing design principles, sizing, and codes.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam; project software experience preferred.
• Familiarity with plumbing calculation tools; ASPE/PE preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities; mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design and documentation of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, and specialty piping.
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.
• Ensure code compliance with IPC, NFPA, ASPE and jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with architects and MEP teams for integration and consistency.
• Prepare drawings, schematics, specs, and calculation packages in Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality control across design and pre-construction phases.
• Perform system sizing, pressure loss, and flow calculations for optimal performance.
• Support estimating with accurate system data and cost evaluations.

Skills

Plumbing design

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Code compliance

Education

ASPE certification or PE license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Power Design in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Senior Plumbing Designer to lead the design, coordination, and development of plumbing systems for large-scale projects. You will ensure high-quality, code-compliant designs balancing innovation and constructability, while mentoring junior designers and collaborating with architects and MEPS teams.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.