Plumbing Engineer

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation 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 move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Plumbing Engineer to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive yearsWorking with us, you will: Lead design and documentation of plumbing systems including floor plans, riser diagrams, equipment selection, scheduling, and specifications. Prepare facility condition assessments and write technical reports. Develop solutions to challenging plumbing issues with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams. Employ sustainable design principles and document sustainable design performance. Participate, where requested, in client meetings. Coordinate your work with all disciplines and consultants. Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations. Provide plumbing design and leadership for projects across multiple offices. Provide oversight and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff. Mentor and train junior-level engineers. Assist mechanical engineers on engineering tasks for a project, assuring that technical, schedule and hours-expended targets are met in accordance with client expectations and applicable professional standards.An ideal candidate has: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 5 + years of engineering experience in building plumbing systems with an A/E or MEP consulting firm. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required. Certification in Plumbing Design preferred. Strong knowledge of plumbing design, codes and standards. Good written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful and team-oriented problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office. Diversified engineering experience in HVAC, fire protection or automatic control systems a plus. A desire to take an active role in a local professional association. A commitment to continuing education. LEED accreditation preferred. SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com