Sr. Plumbing Designer

AECOM • Columbus, OH

4h • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape high‑performance, resilient buildings through smart, constructable plumbing design. AECOM’s Ohio Buildings + Places team is looking for a Senior Plumbing Designer to lead technically complex projects across diverse market sectors—all within a collaborative, high‑performing environment. This is a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.
Why AECOM Ohio B+P?
Our Ohio Buildings + Places team—based in Columbus and Cleveland—is one of AECOM’s most established and respected practices. We deliver integrated design solutions across workplace, healthcare, federal, education, mission‑critical, and advanced technology markets, with a strong focus on quality, performance, and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Plumbing Designer, you’ll take ownership of plumbing system design from concept through construction, delivering coordinated, code‑compliant, and buildable solutions for both new construction and renovations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of plumbing design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong knowledge of IPC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE, and related codes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years in consulting or design‑build environments
• Experience in healthcare, federal, labs, mission‑critical, or commercial projects
• LEED or sustainable design experience
• CPD and/or PE licensure

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing design for complex building projects, including domestic water, sanitary/vent, storm, medical gas, compressed air, and specialty systems
• Serve as the plumbing discipline lead—driving technical quality, constructability, and coordination
• Perform system layouts, sizing calculations, and specifications with minimal oversight
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection teams
• Support construction administration through site visits, submittal and RFI reviews
• Identify and solve design challenges proactively, applying codes, standards, and best practices
• Mentor junior designers and engineers, supporting technical growth and confidence
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team
• Build credibility as a trusted technical leader within Ohio and AECOM’s broader US practice
• Provide technical input for proposals, scopes, and client deliverables
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to meet project and business goals

Benefits

• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees