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Plumbing Engineer

Salas O'Brien
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary

The Plumbing Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of plumbing systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Design plumbing systems; familiarity with medical/laboratory piping and gases is a plus.
  • Design performance specification for fire protection systems.
  • Develop systems design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings.
  • Prepare detailed design documents.
  • Write/edit project specifications.
  • Be responsible for code compliance research.
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines.
  • Work on site surveys to determine and document existing conditions.
  • Provide support for construction administration services.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Active Professional Engineering license in the state of North Carolina, or the ability to be licensed in North Carolina within 6 months of start date.
  • A minimum of 5 years design experience.
  • LEED certification/experience is a plus, CPD is preferred.
  • Experience with laboratories/medical facilities design is preferred, ASSE 6060 certification is a plus.
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude.
  • Good communication and time management skills.
  • Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

About Us

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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