Plumbing Project Engineer
About this role
- 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.
- Associate's degree or Bachelor’s 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.
- Experience with healthcare, educational, commercial, government, industrial or other complex building environments.
- Familiarity with sustainable design strategies and high-performance building systems.
- Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.
- Medical Gas design experience and ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer certification
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 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
Company at a glance
Farnsworth Group is a leading employee-owned full-service design firm, with over 600 professionals across the United States.
Founded in 1890 by a local land surveyor, Farnsworth Group's earlier employees believed the client is always their priority, a value that continues to drive the firm's work today. Farnsworth Group is committed to providing exceptional design solutions to their clients, and with a team of over 600 engineers, architects, surveyors, commissioning authorities, technicians, and support personnel, the firm has become one of the top design firms in the nation, as recognized by Architectural Record and Engineering News-Record magazine.
The firm is dedicated to creating lasting relationships with its clients, with 90% of its business coming from repeat clients. Farnsworth Group's focus on people, passion, and performance is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional results to its clients.
Farnsworth Group provides a wide range of services that includes architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, LEED consulting, commissioning, asset management, land surveying, water system engineering, wastewater system engineering, oil and gas engineering, and energy & utilities. This diverse portfolio of services allows Farnsworth Group to deliver holistic and comprehensive solutions to their clients, meeting their unique needs and goals.
Farnsworth Group's mission is to champion their clients' successes, advance their communities, and embrace the challenges of a changing world. With a focus on people, passion, and performance, the firm has become one of the top design firms in the nation, providing exceptional design solutions for clients across the United States.
Top Benefits
- 401(k) With 100% Company Match Up To 5%
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- Professional Development And Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
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