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Plumbing Engineer

Strategic Mission Critical
Clifton, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026
Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

With a rapidly expanding market and the anticipated increase in demand driven by AI advancements, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of a team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on.

SMC is actively looking for Mid-Level Plumbing Engineer/Designer to execute plumbing design for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include design of greenfield and brownfield data center facilities, design of fit-out packages for hyperscale and enterprise clients of colocation providers, data center campus planning, conceptual designs and feasibility studies, and various system calculations.

This candidate shall be capable of executing basic plumbing design projects independently, taking established design criteria through generation of design plans and specifications for permitting and construction. The candidate shall also be capable as serving as a key contributor in part of a larger plumbing design team on large and/or complex mission critical projects under the guidance of a senior engineer. The plumbing design scope will be a part of a broader project and therefore this candidate should be capable of interfacing with design leads within SMC (electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, mechanical) as well as externally including architectural, civil, structural, etc.

Responsibilities

This candidate will have the opportunity to execute plumbing design of various project types while working and coordinating with clients and design leads from all disciplines, as well as serve as the daily lead on smaller projects. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce detailed design documents from schematic design to construction.
  • Perform engineering calculation for all plumbing systems, including sanitary, storm and domestic water.
  • Select and specify plumbing equipment.
  • Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
  • Understand local and national construction codes and project specifications to grow a broader understanding of the construction process.
  • Have the ability to travel when required to project sites (approximately 10-20% travel).
  • Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
  • Collaborate with departmental staff on various tasks.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers, designers and modelers to assist in developing plumbing design knowledge base.
  • Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in plumbing design, particularly using Autodesk Revit for drawing development.
  • Experience in plumbing design for larger industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a plus.
  • Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
  • Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
  • Have experience with Bluebeam.
  • Experience in using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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