Senior Plumbing Engineer – Building Design

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer to join our Building Design Group. The ideal candidate will design and oversee plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and government facilities, collaborating with architects and other engineers to deliver code-compliant designs.

Responsibilities include design and layout of domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, preparing drawings with AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring code compliance, conducting hydraulic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 11-15 years of plumbing design experience in building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, standards, and sustainable design principles.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design and Layout: Develop plumbing system designs including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and specialty systems (medical gas, compressed air, etc.).
• Technical Documentation: Prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet local, state, and national codes (IPC, NFPA, LEED standards).
• Coordination: Work closely with architects, structural, and mechanical engineers to integrate plumbing systems into overall building design.
• Construction Support: Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits for quality assurance.
• Analysis: Conduct hydraulic calculations, sizing of piping systems, and equipment selection.
• Innovation: Incorporate sustainable design practices and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Plumbing design

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Microsoft Office

Code compliance

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer to join our Building Design Group. The ideal candidate will design and oversee plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and government facilities, collaborating with architects and other engineers to deliver code-compliant designs.

Responsibilities include design and layout of domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, preparing drawings with AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring code compliance, conducting hydraulic