Plumbing Designer - Life Sciences

CRB•Kansas City, MO

10d

About The Position

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution. 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. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, field investigations, independent design work, red-to-black markup reviews, and the production of discipline-specific deliverables.

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.