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Plumbing Designer - Houston

O'Connell Robertson
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
LOCATION | Houston, TX

REPORTS TO | Director of Engineering

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re looking for more than an ‘employee’. We’re looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about engineering as we are. We want someone who can get behind our vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities. If that describes you, there’s an exciting career that awaits you here.

What We’re After…

Our progressive Engineering Team at our office in Houston, TX seeks a talented Plumbing Designer. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to ensuring the built environment matches the design intent. We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals.

For seventy-five years, O’Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

What You Will Get To Do….

The Plumbing Designer will be responsible for working with engineering team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects.

  • Collaborate regularly with architects and other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural; to design plumbing systems that meet project requirements and local building codes.
  • Create detailed plumbing drawings, and specifications for the installation of water supply, drainage and sewage systems, fire protection, medical gases and specialty water systems.
  • Perform and document plumbing calculations such as fixture units, to size water supplies and drain, waste and vent systems, storm drain sizing, medical gas sizing, domestic hot water loads, natural gas sizing.
  • Select plumbing materials, such as pipes, fitting valves and pumps based on system, requirements, budget and compatibility with the client requirements and Architectural design.
  • Stay up to date with local plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
  • Prepare technical reports to communicate design intent and requirements to clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.
  • Conduct project site visits and field observations to ensure plumbing installation are implemented according to the design plans and quality standards. Identify and resolve design or installation issues that may arise.

What You Need To Bring To The Table…

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering field, desired.
  • CPD or CPDT, desired.
  • Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in Revit.
  • Knowledge of fire protection systems system, sizing, codes and regulations, desired.
  • Knowledge of healthcare and education design, desired.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with sustainable plumbing practices and technologies.
  • Prior experience in plumbing design or related field (3-7yrs).

WHY US?

That’s easy. O’Connell Robertson is an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with a strong local Austin, San Antonio and Houston presence and a regional reach. We have inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that enthusiastically supports personal and career development, as well as diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.

EEO STATEMENT:

O’Connell Robertson hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

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