Senior Plumbing Project Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid holidays & leave

Flexible locations & travel

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Lead Plumbing Engineer to drive multi-discipline design teams across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors. You will deliver HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems as Engineer of Record, producing design and construction documents and performing evaluations of plumbing systems.

The role requires a PE license in NC, 3–4 years of healthcare facility plumbing design experience, and proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical focus from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in North Carolina with active NCEES record.
• 3–4 years of experience in healthcare facility plumbing design.
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and applicable design codes.
• Proficiency with REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plumbing Engineer on multi-discipline design teams delivering HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, institutional, government, and commercial projects.
• Produce design and construction documents and specifications as Engineer of Record.
• Conduct evaluations of plumbing systems and generate design calculations and assessments.
• Develop design documents using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Observe construction progress and assess existing system conditions in the field.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and technical quality for plumbing design tasks.
• Collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Healthcare plumbing design experience

NCEES NC PE licensure

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical/Architectural Engineering degree (mechanical focus)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a collaborative engineering firm where innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence drive every project. This team helps clients transition to cleaner energy sources, optimize existing infrastructure, and design high-performance systems for essential facilities. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, education, government, and industrial markets, this is a place where your work directly supports safer, more efficient, and more sustainable communities.

What you'll be doing:

Serve as Lead Plumbing Engineer on multi-discipline design teams delivering HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, institutional, government, and commercial projects

Produce design and construction documents and specifications as Engineer of Record

Conduct evaluations of plumbing systems and generate design calculations and assessments

Develop design documents using REVIT and AutoCAD

Observe construction progress and assess existing system conditions in the field

Manage budgets, schedules, and technical quality for plumbing design tasks

Collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical focus from an ABET-accredited program

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in North Carolina with active NCEES record

3 to 4 years of experience in healthcare facility plumbing design

Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and applicable design codes

Proficiency with REVIT and AutoCAD

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

More reasons to apply:

Employee owned company with direct profit sharing through ESOP

Competitive pay, paid holidays, and comprehensive leave benefits

Flexible office locations and opportunities to travel

Career growth supported by mentoring, training, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs

Work that has a visible impact on communities across sectors

A supportive, collaborative culture that values teamwork and celebrates success