Lead Plumbing Design Engineer
About The Position
PAE is seeking a Lead Plumbing Design Engineer for its Seattle office. This hybrid role involves overseeing the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems from concept to construction. The engineer will manage key project deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost opinions, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality standards. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, mentorship, interdisciplinary coordination, system calculations, equipment selection, site visits, and updating firmwide standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a comprehensive understanding of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC codes. A bachelor’s degree and at least four years of plumbing design experience are required, with PE or CPD credentials being preferred. This position offers a hybrid work model, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree for discipline work or equivalent experience
- 4+ years’ experience in plumbing design
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
- Thorough understanding of project phases and their associated deliverables
- Develop the ability to assemble and run a team
- Understand plumbing design concepts and effectively communicate them to others
- Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA and IBC
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Revit/AutoCAD
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE, CPD) preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation of deliverables and documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
- Effectively communicate plumbing design options to a diverse stakeholder group
- Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
- Provide design direction, mentorship and guidance for the project team
- Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
- Complete the project within the budget and schedule
- Provide updates to master specifications; provide input into standards
- Perform plumbing design calculations and equipment selection
- Provide opinions of probable construction costs
- Perform site visits and issues reports
- Implement the project quality management plan (QMP)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
