Senior Plumbing Project Engineer – Hybrid Lead Designer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to serve as a technical lead for plumbing design across building systems. You will coordinate with architecture, structural, and MEP disciplines, mentor junior staff, and ensure project outcomes meet client expectations.

The role requires 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience, strong knowledge of codes, and Revit proficiency. PE/CPD preferred. Illinois Pay Transparency applies, with a salary range of $99,000–$149,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) preferred.
• Typically, 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in the consulting engineering or A/E industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading plumbing design efforts on multi-discipline building projects.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and common design practices for commercial building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and other industry-standard design and coordination tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused mindset. Experience supporting proposal efforts, scoping, and project planning a plus.
• Experience reviewing work for quality, completeness, and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects from concept through construction administration.
• Develop calculations, specifications, drawings, and details for domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
• Coordinate plumbing design with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Serve as a technical resource for clients, project teams, and internal staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Review project scope, budget, and schedule requirements and help manage deliverables to meet client expectations.
• Perform field observations, existing conditions evaluations, and construction administration services as needed.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers while contributing to quality control and technical development.
• Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and business development pursuits as appropriate.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Team collaboration

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or related

PE or CPD preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to serve as a technical lead for plumbing design across building systems. You will coordinate with architecture, structural, and MEP disciplines, mentor junior staff, and ensure project outcomes meet client expectations.

The role requires 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience, strong knowledge of codes, and Revit proficiency. PE/CPD preferred. Illinois Pay Transparency applies, with a salary range of $99,000–$149,000 USD.