Plumbing Engineering Supervisor

HGA•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

HGA is seeking a Plumbing Engineering Supervisor to join its growing Mechanical team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role leads the design, coordination, and documentation of plumbing systems for a wide range of building projects while providing day-to-day leadership and mentorship to plumbing designers. It combines technical expertise and people leadership to deliver high-quality, code-compliant plumbing designs and support successful project outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and project managers. The supervisor provides technical design leadership across domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, medical gas, storm drainage, and specialty systems. The role also sets team priorities and work assignments, manages performance and development, supports resource planning and recruiting, and fosters a respectful, inclusive, collaborative environment. The position upholds company policies, procedures, and quality standards and completes administrative and supervisory responsibilities. HGA describes itself as a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. The firm emphasizes empathy, curiosity, innovation, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, work-life balance, and career growth. Applicants should submit a resume for consideration.

Requirements

15 or more years of consulting engineering experience, with an emphasis on plumbing design.
Strong knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, regulations, industry standards, engineering practices, techniques, and procedures.
Proficiency in Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to mentor, develop, and influence team members in a collaborative environment.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and meet project deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
Positive, team-oriented mindset and commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Commitment to continuous professional development and supporting the growth and advancement of others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other certification recognized by a state licensing board preferred.
Knowledge of HVAC systems and building controls preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, medical gas, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
Perform plumbing calculations and building load analyses; select plumbing equipment and develop piping layouts.
Create and edit project details, specifications, and construction documents.
Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and project workshops; research design options and present recommendations.
Resolve complex design challenges, including conflicting owner requirements, system selection considerations, and challenging field conditions.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Coordinate plumbing systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
Use Revit, BIM, and other digital design tools to develop coordinated project documentation.
Set priorities, assign work, clarify expectations, monitor progress, and adjust workloads to meet project schedules and commitments.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, establish performance goals, and complete employee performance evaluations.
Address performance concerns proactively, partner with Human Resources when appropriate, and recognize strong performance and professional achievement.
Coach and mentor team members, identify strengths and development opportunities, and support their technical and leadership growth.
Balance workload and staffing assignments; support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and long-term team development.
Collaborate with department leadership to meet project staffing needs.
Communicate priorities, expectations, and organizational objectives; address team concerns and escalate issues when necessary.
Build relationships across disciplines and project teams and foster a respectful, inclusive, collaborative work environment.
Uphold company policies, procedures, and quality standards; complete administrative and supervisory duties and maintain employee and project documentation.
Support departmental and organizational initiatives as needed.