Plumbing Designer

HDR • Saint Louis Park, MN

65d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Requirements

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential.
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial/Institutional experience in healthcare.
• Mechanical system design experience (HVAC system design, heating/cooling load calculations).

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer.
• Perform routine plumbing engineering/design assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures for various plumbing systems.
• Utilize industry tools/software to develop plumbing system designs and plumbing equipment selections.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
• Create and maintain the mechanical/plumbing discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output.
• Accurately model and annotate the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment.
• Prepare detailed construction documents, layouts, & diagrams of the plumbing design within the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate the plumbing design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees