Plumbing Engineer P4

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way.

We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career? The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects? The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company? Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plumbing Engineer in our downtown Milwaukee Corporate Headquarters office.

Being a member of the GRAEF Plumbing Team will provide opportunities to:

• Broaden your skills by working on a wide array of projects including education, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and renovation projects.
• Benefit from our national client relationships to work on projects throughout the Midwest and across the country.
• Participate in project pursuits, write proposals, and develop strong client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to help grow our practice.
• Lead and mentor less experienced plumbing staff and coordinate internal team efforts.
• Engage in professional growth opportunities and take on leadership roles within multidisciplinary teams. This includes mentorship, professional development programs, project management training, and leadership training.

As a member of the GRAEF Plumbing Team, your responsibilities may include:

• Design and analyze plumbing and fire protection systems for various types of facilities. You will be responsible for calculating building loads for all plumbing systems, selecting equipment, laying out piping, creating and editing project details, and writing and editing project specifications. This includes domestic water, sanitary waste/vent, medical gas, storm drainage, and other specialty systems.
• Produce plumbing construction documents and perform computer-aided drafting using Revit.
• Collaborate with team members across all disciplines from concept through construction.
• Attend client and team meetings.
• Manage projects from conception through construction, ensuring quality control and technical excellence.
• Represent the firm in client-facing roles and contribute to strategic planning and business development.
• Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours.

We are considering candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection system design for commercial, office, healthcare, hospitality, educational, institutional, industrial, and other similar building types.
• Understanding of NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, and the FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.
• Experience in design of Medical Gas systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently, excellent organization and time management skills, and experience managing projects and teams.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible hours/hybrid schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets