What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Designer/Engineer position at HireBlazer?
Role: Plumbing Designer/Engineer
Experience: ~5 years
Location: Hybrid during contract, then 100% onsite in Austin, TX
Duration: 6 months with potential extensions or conversion (not guaranteed)
Primary Skills: Revit MEP Fabrication, AutoCAD, Revizto, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
Responsibilities
Lead plumbing design engineering from conceptual design through construction administration, coordinating with multiple disciplines to meet budget and schedule requirements.
Design comprehensive plumbing systems, including domestic water, hot water, reclaimed and treated water, sanitary and vent, storm drainage, pumping, natural gas, and acid waste systems.
Manage and lead small to medium-scale projects from a plumbing design perspective, ensuring technical quality and constructability.
Develop and apply design standards and documentation using Revit MEP (including custom family creation), AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, and Bluebeam.
Produce P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and 2D/3D design presentations for cross-disciplinary coordination meetings.
Research, propose, and implement innovative and conventional solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Review drawing packages and submittals for technical accuracy, aesthetics, and compliance, while effectively prioritizing work in a dynamic environment.
Required Skills
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the design of Plumbing Systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and best practices, including experience with load analysis and engineering calculation software.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IPC, UPC, IBC, IMC, ASPE standards, LEED water efficiency requirements, and NFPA codes.
Proven experience delivering plumbing engineering services from conceptual design through construction administration.
Strong proficiency in 3D BIM design tools, particularly Revit MEP; experience with Revit MEP fabrication and spool drawing production preferred.
Proficient in industry-standard coordination and documentation tools, including Revit MEP Fabrication, AutoCAD, Revizto, Navisworks, and Bluebeam