Plumbing Engineer (EIT)
About The Position
Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting on behalf of a confidential employer for a Junior Plumbing Engineer (EIT) in Austin, Texas. The role supports plumbing-system design and coordination for commercial, educational, healthcare, municipal, and institutional building projects. The engineer assists with system design, calculations, construction documentation, code research, project coordination, and construction-phase activities, while developing professionally toward a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Austin. Occasional site visits and construction observations may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
- Understanding of plumbing systems, building design fundamentals, and engineering calculations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and manage assigned deliverables.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in MEP consulting engineering or building systems design.
- Familiarity with the International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and applicable building codes.
- Experience with plumbing construction documents, shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
- Master's degree in Engineering.
- Experience with project coordination, technical documentation, and construction administration.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design of domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
- Perform engineering calculations for pipe sizing, fixture counts, water demand, drainage systems, and equipment selection.
- Prepare and update plumbing construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Research applicable plumbing codes and building standards, including IPC and UPC requirements.
- Use AutoCAD, Revit, and related engineering software to develop and coordinate construction documents.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, design alternatives, and engineering analyses.
- Review shop drawings, equipment submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction observations.
- Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
- Support project managers and senior engineers with schedules, deliverables, quality reviews, and project documentation.
- Communicate technical information and project updates to internal teams, clients, and contractors.
- Continue professional development toward obtaining a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Benefits
- 22–28 days of paid time off (PTO).
- 8 paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan and defined pension plan.
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance ($30,000 benefit).
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Optional life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Reimbursement for job-related professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
