Senior Plumbing/MEP Designer

Edwards Electrical & Mechanical Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Plumbing/MEP Designer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in plumbing design, MEP design, or BIM coordination. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of plumbing systems and proficiency in Revit. This role involves designing and producing construction documents, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting various project phases from preconstruction to construction support. The Senior Plumbing/MEP Designer will play a key role in ensuring the constructability and quality of our projects.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in plumbing design, MEP design, or BIM coordination
Strong knowledge of plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas)
Proficiency in Revit, or the demonstrated ability to develop proficiency within a reasonable timeframe
Ability to read and produce construction documents
Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams
Strong communication, coordination and organizational skills
Comfortable working across multiple projects with shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

Design-assist or design-build project experience
Experience developing BIM standards, execution plans, workflows, or department procedures
Experience with process piping, utility distribution systems, specialty gases, compressed air, process water, RO/DI, chemical piping, or similar systems
Experience supporting estimating, preconstruction, or constructability reviews
Practical understanding of field installation methods, fabrication considerations and constructability considerations
Experience mentoring technical staff and supporting organizational growth initiatives

Responsibilities

Design plumbing systems: domestic water, sanitary, waste/vent, storm, gas
Develop piping layouts for compressed air, specialty gases, process water, RO/DI, chemical distribution, and related utility systems where applicable
Produce design drawings, calculations, schedules, details, and construction documents
Coordinate plumbing routing with mechanical, electrical, and structural systems
Route piping systems for constructability within the model
Identify and resolve coordination conflicts early
Build and maintain Revit models from concept through construction documents
Support clash detection across trades
Contribute to BIM standards and model quality
Create conceptual layouts for pursuits and proposals
Support fixture counts, system sizing, and design assumptions
Assist estimating with quantity takeoffs, scope definition, and system strategies
Participate in early project development alongside engineering and operations
Assist with RFIs, submittals, and field design questions
Help resolve routing and installation issues during construction
Update as-built and record drawings
Participate in project site walks, field documentation activities, and constructability reviews