Senior Plumbing Mechanical Engineer

SHP Leading Design; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SHP Leading Design in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Plumbing Mechanical Engineer to lead the full design process for new construction and renovations. You will set technical direction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, supervise staff, and act as the primary engineering liaison to clients and partners.

You will apply deep expertise to craft efficient plumbing systems, mentor emerging engineers, and help shape firm-wide engineering standards while contributing to business development and

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of A/E consulting experience
• PE licensure required
• LEED accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing engineering design on multiple projects
• Provide technical leadership, quality review, and problem-solving
• Design and evaluate domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and specialty plumbing systems
• Represent SHP with clients, contractors, architects, and consultants
• Prepare and oversee reports, specifications, and final engineering deliverables
• Establish project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; ensure projects meet goals
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff; support development of team capabilities
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic planning

Skills

Plumbing system design

Revit workflows

Client-facing communication

People management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Complex design problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE licensure

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Plumbing Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Engineer at SHP, you will lead the full engineering design process for both new construction and renovation projects. You will set technical direction, manage multidisciplinary coordination, oversee staff, and serve as the primary engineering liaison to clients and project partners.

You’ll apply deep technical expertise to create efficient, reliable plumbing systems and help shape firm‑wide engineering standards while mentoring the next generation of talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee full plumbing engineering design on multiple projects
• Provide a high level of technical leadership, quality review, and problem‑solving
• Design and evaluate domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and specialty plumbing systems
• Represent SHP with clients, contractors, architects, and consultants
• Prepare and oversee reports, specifications, and final engineering deliverables
• Establish project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; ensure projects meet goals
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff; support development of team capabilities
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic planning

Key Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 8–10+ years of A/E consulting experience
• PE licensure required
• LEED accreditation preferred

Skills & Experience

• Expert‑level proficiency in plumbing system design and Revit workflows
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Proven ability to manage people, processes, and multiple project deadlines
• Advanced capability in solving complex technical and design challenges
• Collaborative mindset with strong multidisciplinary coordination skills

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SHP is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Location & Travel Expectations

This role is based in our Cincinnati, Ohio office location and is ideal for candidates who thrive in a highly collaborative, in person environment. Being onsite allows for deeper day to day engagement with peers and project teams, faster decision making, and organic moments of creativity and mentorship that emerge through shared space.

At the same time, many of our most meaningful opportunities happen beyond the walls of the office. Travel is a key part of how we build relationships, gather insight from the people we design for, and bring our ideas to life alongside clients and partners. Whether it's participating in discovery sessions, facilitating workshops, or gaining on the ground understanding of a project's context, travel enables us to show up where it matters.

Candidates for this role should be willing and able to travel as needed, often with short notice, to support firm‑wide priorities, strengthen client connections, and grow their impact across markets. We view this flexibility as a way to expand visibility, build trust, and access the kind of hands‑on experiences that fuel career growth.

SHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.