Senior Plumbing Engineer

Clayco; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Learning & development programs

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Level Plumbing Engineer to lead plumbing engineering design efforts. You will oversee designs ensuring compliance with building codes and work closely with architects and construction teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, a PE License, and over 5 years of plumbing engineering experience. Join us for a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits and the chance to participate in award-winning projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related plumbing engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Solid comprehension of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.
• Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks; familiarity with Bluebeam.
• Solid understanding of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with design and construction teams.
• Strong time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing engineering design and analysis.
• Collaborate with architect and engineers throughout projects.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and client requirements.
• Ensure designs meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Balance plumbing design across multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Perform plumbing calculations for system layout and sizing.
• Generate clear, cost-conscious specifications and review shop drawings/submittals.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors from project birth to completion.
• Contribute to concept design, schematic design, and full construction documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Team collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication

Time management

Time management

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

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 $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, life science, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About LJC

LJC is a full-service design, architecture, and engineering firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience and to improving how design and architecture can impact each individual’s emotional being. By harnessing the power of integrated design, including architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning, the company achieves its clients’ goals and aspirations.

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.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.