Plumbing Project Engineer

Farnsworth GroupNormal, IL
$99,000 - $149,000Hybrid

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to serve as a technical lead and project driver for plumbing design assignments across a range of building systems projects. This role combines advanced plumbing design responsibility with project coordination, client communication, and mentoring of junior staff. The role involves leading plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects from concept through construction administration. Responsibilities include developing calculations, specifications, drawings, and details for domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems. The engineer will coordinate plumbing design with other disciplines, serve as a technical resource, review project scope, budget, and schedule, perform field observations, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) required.
  • Typically, 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in the consulting engineering or A/E industry.
  • Demonstrated experience leading plumbing design efforts on multi-discipline building projects.
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and common design practices for commercial building systems.
  • Proficiency with Revit and other industry-standard design and coordination tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across project teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused mindset.
  • Experience reviewing work for quality, completeness, and constructability.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with healthcare, educational, commercial, government, industrial or other complex building environments.
  • Familiarity with sustainable design strategies and high-performance building systems.
  • Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.
  • Medical Gas design experience and ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects from concept through construction administration.
  • Develop calculations, specifications, drawings, and details for domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
  • Coordinate plumbing design with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
  • Serve as a technical resource for clients, project teams, and internal staff throughout all phases of the project.
  • Review project scope, budget, and schedule requirements and help manage deliverables to meet client expectations.
  • Perform field observations, existing conditions evaluations, and construction administration services as needed.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and designers while contributing to quality control and technical development.
  • Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and business development pursuits as appropriate.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program
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