Plumbing Engineer/Designer

Salas O'Brien • Baton Rouge, LA

302d

About The Position

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way. Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in plumbing design and construction
• Proficiency in Revit
• Demonstrated project coordination and facilitation experience
• Solid understanding of domestic water systems, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and gas piping
• Experience with fixture selection, water heater sizing, booster pump design, and high-rise plumbing system design
• Familiar with plumbing codes (IPC), energy efficiency standards, and industry best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for design and specification

Nice To Haves

• Experience with resort and hospitality plumbing design, including water reuse and desalination systems

Responsibilities

• Design potable water, sanitary waste, vent, storm, and natural gas systems for various facility types
• Produce plumbing design drawings using Revit software
• Perform field investigations to assess existing conditions and gather project data
• Ensure quality control, scheduling, and programming of plumbing design deliverables
• Coordinate and communicate progress with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services