Entry Level Plumbing Engineer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Washington, DC office of SmithGroup is looking for an Entry Level Plumbing Engineer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of plumbing systems.
• Produce and coordinate construction documents for permitting and bidding of plumbing design and engineering projects.
• Coordinate specifications with drawings to meet project requirements.
• Visit construction sites as required for observation, answer contractor questions, and represent the owner in preparing punch lists.
• Advance designs developed by others and assess design requirements.
• Have knowledge of basic drawing details and the ability to research more complex details.
• Manage aspects of plumbing projects with assistance of senior plumbing designer.
• Coordinate and review the work of other designers and interns assigned to projects.
• Determine a level of effort required for a given assignment and provide input on scheduling.
  
  

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience with Revit and plumbing system design.
• Working knowledge of plumbing codes and design standards.
• An understanding of lab and medical gas system designs, preferred.
• The ability to discern and apply proper engineering design approaches to systems in a variety of building types.
• A working knowledge of architectural concepts and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines, team members, consultants and clients.
• Proficiency in current design software (Revit), Microsoft Office, and PDF software (Bluebeam).
• The ability to communicate ideas well both graphically and verbally.
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule.
• The ability to contribute to and participate in a team environment.
• A commitment to continuing education.
  
  

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $77,000 to $95,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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