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Senior Plumbing Designer

Lexer Group
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/7/2027

Position Summary

The Senior Plumbing Designer is responsible for the design, coordination, and production of plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, life science, or higher education facilities. This position leads plumbing design efforts from conceptual planning through construction administration, ensuring technical excellence, code compliance, and coordination with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors. The Senior Plumbing Designer serves as a technical resource to project teams and mentors junior staff while supporting project delivery objectives related to quality, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

· Lead the design and layout (including distribution and central system design, selection and specifications) of plumbing systems including:

o Domestic cold and hot water systems

o Sanitary waste and vent systems

o Storm drainage systems

o Natural gas systems

o Specialty water systems including RO and DI systems

o Specialty waste systems including PH waste treatment systems

o Medical gas and medical vacuum systems

o Laboratory and process gas distribution systems

o Compressed dry air (CDA) systems

o Plumbing systems for laboratories, healthcare, life sciences and industrial facilities

· Develop plumbing system concepts, design criteria, and engineering calculations.

· Prepare plumbing plans, schedules, riser diagrams, details, and specifications.

· Perform plumbing load calculations, fixture unit calculations, pipe sizing, pressure loss analyses, and equipment selections.

· Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, civil, and specialty disciplines.

· Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project coordination meetings.

· Conduct field investigations and verify existing building conditions.

· Ensure compliance with applicable building, plumbing, energy, accessibility, and fire protection codes.

· Utilize BIM software, including Revit, to develop and coordinate project models.

· Perform quality control( QC) reviews of project documents for completeness, constructability, and code compliance.

· Perform construction administration activities including:

o Review shop drawings and product submittals.

o Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

o Perform site observations and punch list reviews

· Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineering staff.

Required Qualifications

· 15 years of plumbing design experience within a consulting engineering environment.

· Extensive knowledge of plumbing systems with expertise in commercial, healthcare, or life science plumbing systems.

· Proficiency in Revit.

· Strong understanding of:

o International Plumbing Code (IPC)

o Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), where applicable

o Building and energy codes

· Experience performing plumbing calculations, selecting and specifying equipment, and preparing construction documents.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 5% Match
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • This company works on government projects. They do require permanent residency. Are you a US citizen?

Language:

  • English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Minneapolis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $100,000 - $180,000

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