Job Title: Plumbing Designer

Job Description

As a Plumbing Designer, you will be responsible for designing plumbing and mechanical/HVAC systems for retail, restaurant, and commercial projects. Your main focus will be leading the plumbing design and assisting with HVAC drawings as needed. You will attend kickoff meetings with clients, conduct code research, perform field surveys of existing building conditions, and produce load calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for various projects, including retail, restaurant, and commercial spaces.
• Assist with HVAC drawings on an as-needed basis.
• Attend kickoff meetings with clients to understand project requirements.
• Conduct thorough code research to ensure compliance with building standards.
• Perform field surveys to assess existing building conditions.
• Produce accurate load calculations to support design decisions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for plumbing designs.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC design principles.
• Experience in plumbing/fire protection and building systems design.
• Ability to draft and engineer designs effectively.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• 5 years of relevant experience (plumbing design)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to produce plumbing drawings independently.
• Understanding of mechanical/HVAC design, though the role is plumbing-focused.

Work Environment

You will work within a collaborative and laid-back environment in a firm that partners with architecture firms, developers, and general contractors across the Midwest. The office consists of 12 members, including engineers, drafters, and admin staff, contributing to a variety of projects from small renovations to large-scale industrial projects. The firm operates in a non-corporate, anti-politics atmosphere, fostering a low-key and supportive environment. You will be required to be local to the Oak Brook area for site visits and work 40-45 hours a week, with the flexibility to work three days in the office. The company offers internal benefits, including four weeks of vacation, IRA retirement contributions, and comprehensive healthcare, dental, and eye benefits. A merit-based bonus is available, and there is an opportunity to take on ownership responsibilities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Oakbrook Terrace,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $34 - $58