Plumbing Engineer

SSOE, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

2h • $115,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with plumbing and mechanical systems experience for healthcare and commercial buildings. The engineer will provide mechanical support across multiple projects, contributing to design, calculations, Revit modeling, field verification, and construction-phase work. The position involves collaborating with engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders, and may serve as job captain on single-discipline projects.

This is a hybrid position requiring work from the Birmingham or Huntsville, Alabama office three days per week. Travel is required. The role requires a valid driver's license, which may be waived for international assignments. Team members will receive training on Microsoft Copilot and be encouraged to use it in their daily work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering that qualifies the candidate for licensure in the state of practice.
• Eleven or more years of related practical experience with former employer(s).
• Demonstrable experience with mechanical systems, including piping, plumbing, and fire systems.
• Experience with compressed-air and medical-gas piping.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of International Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards, ASPE Standards, and NFPA Standards.
• Valid driver's license; this requirement may be waived for international assignments.

Nice To Haves

• PE license or progress toward PE licensure.
• Experience with Navisworks, PIPE-FLO, or similar hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Experience in commercial, education, aviation, and healthcare industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform ductwork static-pressure and pump-head calculations.
• Provide engineering and 3D Revit support for piping, plumbing, and fire-protection systems, including domestic hot- and cold-water, sanitary and vent, natural gas, compressed air, sprinkler, and clean-agent systems.
• Review work with supervisors to ensure sound engineering practices and professional judgment are applied.
• Work with engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders on assigned objectives and complex features, helping derive solutions to unusual problems.
• Coordinate with the project engineer for engineering guidance as needed.
• Coordinate design-package needs with other engineering disciplines, including civil, architectural, structural, and electrical.
• Serve as job captain on single-discipline projects.
• Develop new approaches and solutions to problems and communicate them to the team as appropriate.
• Conduct field verifications and site walks to identify, verify, and resolve issues and incorporate solutions into design packages.
• Troubleshoot engineering problems in the field during construction as needed.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Represent the firm in meetings and conferences as needed to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $115,000–$150,000 per year, depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Eligibility for an annual target bonus or incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership opportunities for employees at the associate level and above.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Professional development and training.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior