MEP Plumbing Engineer

I.A. Naman + Associates•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented Plumbing Engineer dedicated to growing the business by researching, developing, planning, and designing phases of plumbing systems? Are you ready to work alongside a seasoned management team who have built an exceptional company and a well-respected brand? If you are looking for an opportunity to work at an established engineering firm that is dedicated to positioning employees to grow in their engineering careers, we invite you to apply today! About Us Headquartered in Houston, Texas, I.A. Naman + Associates is one of the region's foremost providers of mechanical and electrical engineering services with completed projects in 23 states. Since 1947, IAN+A has provided forward-thinking mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design to meet the functional requirements of our clients. The success of our firm is driven by its people , and our continuing success is the result of talent professional engineers and engineering consultants motivated toward the advancement of the engineering practices and the pursuit of design and service excellence. The Position: The Plumbing Engineer position is responsible for performing a variety of plumbing engineering tasks, including the research, development, planning, and design of plumbing and piping systems commonly used in commercial, industrial, and critical facility MEP consulting projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or related engineering field.
4+ years of experience in plumbing system engineering for buildings, critical facilities, or MEP consulting.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD CAD software required.
Strong working knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including hydraulics, pipe sizing, and system optimization.
Ability to produce precise engineering documentation, layouts, and calculations.
Knowledge of design principles and practical application of engineering science for plumbing systems.
Ability to analyze project requirements and develop efficient, code-compliant solutions.
Strong communication and coordination skills for working with multi-discipline teams.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy across complex projects.

Responsibilities

Design and develop plumbing, piping, and related systems, including domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, and fire protection systems.
Research and analyze project specifications, customer requirements, and manuals to determine feasibility and optimize system design.
Produce engineering documentation such as schematics, riser diagrams, system layouts, and equipment schedules.
Exercise independent judgment in applying plumbing and piping codes and standards, including UPC, IPC, NFPA, ASPE, and International Building Codes.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical) to ensure integrated MEP systems and resolve design conflicts.
Perform hydraulic calculations, system sizing, and capacity analysis to ensure performance and code compliance.
Provide or assist with technical direction and final review of plumbing and piping designs developed by drafters and designers.
Observe construction activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.