Plumbing, HVAC & Utilities Engineer

Foth•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Foth is seeking an experienced Plumbing, HVAC & Utilities Engineer to serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior engineers while contributing to client success. The role offers the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in plumbing systems in manufacturing environments, help build and strengthen Foth’s plumbing specialty, and apply broad technical expertise across industrial HVAC and utility systems. Approximately 25% of the work will focus on plumbing-related projects. The engineer will develop technical project documents and specifications, collaborate with clients, vendors, suppliers, and designers, and support projects from development through on-site construction, installation, checkout, and start-up. Travel is expected as needed, approximately 25% annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
10+ years of experience with industrial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and utility systems.
Experience with plumbing systems within manufacturing environments.
Experience developing engineered packages, including scope of work, P&IDs, and mechanical equipment arrangements.
Experience designing process, plumbing, and utility system piping and ductwork.
Experience determining code compliance for new and existing plumbing systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in consumer products manufacturing environments and supporting capital projects.
Experience with industrial utility systems including steam, chilled water, hot water, compressed air, CO2, refrigeration, hydraulics, and related utility systems.
Experience developing equipment specifications.
Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource for plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems.
Help build and strengthen Foth’s plumbing specialty through technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.
Develop equipment specifications.
Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and support proposals.
Develop mass and energy balances.
Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs).
Develop equipment lists, line lists, and POC lists.
Develop operation specifications.
Work with designers to create drawings.
Write installation scope documents.
Support on-site construction, installation, checkout, and start-up activities.
Perform on-site surveys to determine existing conditions.
Travel as needed, approximately 25% annually.