Senior Plumbing Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will lead plumbing engineering design and analysis for a variety of projects, ranging from life sciences to industrial manufacturing. Your expertise will guide entry-level engineers while ensuring designs meet budget and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team, making a significant impact on innovative building projects. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plumbing engineering experience with a focus on design and analysis.
• Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks, with a strong understanding of building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing engineering design, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Plumbing Engineering

Communication Skills

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Plumbing Engineer will be working with in-house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Plumbing Engineering/Design and Quality Assurance on projects for our nationwide clients.

Projects will consist of life science, distribution, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, or other industrial process markets for existing building improvements and new construction.

The Specifics of the Role

• As a Senior Level Plumbing Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the plumbing engineering design and analysis, and for leading entry level Plumbing Engineers and/or Plumbing Designers.
• Perform as responsible in charge of the plumbing system answering questions and making decisions during design, contractor, and client meetings.
• Develop plumbing designs and specifications based upon a strong understanding of building codes, engineering principles, and industry standards, as well as providing a design that allows for preliminary pricing advantages based upon historical construction experience.
• Effective completion of plumbing designs meeting budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Balancing plumbing design of multiple projects of various sizes and complexity.
• Ability to perform plumbing calculations necessary for system layout and sizing.
• Generate plumbing specifications that are clear and concise, paying special attention to cost and constructability while still meeting client requirements.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
• Collaborate in a team environment with the architect, fellow engineers/designers, and the contractor from project birth through completion.
• Project work may include conceptual design, schematic design, and full construction documentation (drawings and specifications).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred with ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
• 5+ years of related plumbing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks, and familiarity with Bluebeam preferred.
• Solid comprehension of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with design and construction team members.
• Strong desire to achieve technical and personal development aligned with performance goals.
• Effective time management skills and adaptability complementing a fast-paced design build landscape.