Plumbing Designer - Life Sciences

CRB • Dallas, TX

106d

About The Position

The Plumbing Designer III plays a key role in supporting the design and documentation of plumbing systems across a variety of project types. Working under the supervision of the project’s Engineer-of-Record, this role handles intermediate complexity tasks and contributes to the development of coordinated, constructible, and code-compliant designs. This position involves close collaboration with architects, engineers, designers, and external partners.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical trade school certification, or equivalent experience in plumbing design within an AEC firm.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including field experience in design or construction.

Nice To Haves

• ASPE CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design) certification.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD MEP.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with plumbing codes and industry standards.
• Experience with building codes and their application in design.
• Hands-on experience designing systems such as domestic cold and hot water, non-potable and soft water, tepid water and natural gas, specialty service piping (e.g., N2, O2, CO2, compressed air), sanitary waste/venting and stormwater, specialty waste/drainage systems (e.g., process and biological waste).
• Understanding of cGMPs and experience with advanced technology projects (e.g., R&D labs, biotech, pharma, food & nutrition, consumer products).
• Ability to perform basic plumbing design calculations under engineering supervision.
• Strong coordination skills across disciplines and with external partners.
• Solid working knowledge of applicable building codes and technical aspects of CRB’s market sectors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure coordinated and complete plumbing designs.
• Support all phases of design, including programming, planning, feasibility, concept development, detailed design, construction documentation, and administration.
• Assist with 3D modeling and design using Revit and AutoCAD MEP.
• Conduct field investigations and site surveys to inform design decisions.
• Perform independent design tasks and review markups for accuracy and completeness.
• Interface with clients and external partners to support project execution.
• Plan and manage plumbing design tasks across multiple projects.
• Travel as needed for client development, site visits, and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including plumbing and building codes.
• Coordinate with architectural, engineering, and construction teams to ensure efficient and accurate project delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree