Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer – Hybrid Growth

Arup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match (up to 10%)

Paid time off

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to join our Chicago office, to design plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse building projects. You will prepare drawings, perform calculations, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to deliver technically complex facilities.

The role supports design across offices in DC, New York, Chicago and New Jersey, with mentoring duties and a focus on sustainable design and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, architectural, civil, or environmental engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the design and specification of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with UPC, IPC, IBC, ASPE standards, LEED Water Efficiency, TDSHS, FGI, and NFPA.
• Experience designing a variety of building types and using Revit for design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings across market sectors.
• Prepare drawings detailing system designs (schedules, floor plans, riser diagrams).
• Perform design calculations, code analysis, and maintain design records.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers across disciplines.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish requirements and resolve design issues.
• Incorporate sustainable and resilient design strategies based on project needs.
• Support construction administration activities and site visits.
• Mentor junior plumbing engineers and designers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, architectural, civil, or environmental engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to join our Chicago office, to design plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse building projects. You will prepare drawings, perform calculations, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to deliver technically complex facilities.

The role supports design across offices in DC, New York, Chicago and New Jersey, with mentoring duties and a focus on sustainable design and code compliance.