Plumbing Engineer

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Salas O'Brien Full time
Plumbing Engineer - Chicago, IL

You dream about engineering systems. You're passionate about commercial buildings and sustainable design. You love to collaborate with a technically proficient team. And you never stop growing.

The Job

Our office in Chicago, IL is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. Our Plumbing Engineers are responsible for designing building plumbing systems and producing plumbing construction documentation for commercial, residential, mixed-use, and institutional projects, including hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, and educational facilities.

Essential Job Functions and Primary Responsibilities

As a Plumbing Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Plumbing and piping system design including domestic/potable water system design, domestic hot water systems design, sanitary sewer system design and storm water system design.
  • Plumbing engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, system layout and coordination.
  • Reading and understanding construction documents, floor plans, specifications and equipment details.
  • Drawing production and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for plumbing systems.
  • Applying knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
  • Writing and editing specifications, reports, narratives and surveys.
  • Attending external meetings to obtain design input information and ensuring that all facets of the plumbing systems are correctly coordinated.
  • Performing site visits and issuing reviews and reports, surveying existing buildings and identifying plumbing systems and components, reviewing equipment submittals, and responding to contractor questions.
Your Background

To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Plumbing emphasis or equivalent industry experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in plumbing and piping system engineering and design.
  • Ability to operate AutoCAD and RevitTM BIM software.
  • Detailed knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
  • Efficient in MS Office, Outlook, and engineering calculation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
  • A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.
Why Work for Salas O'Brien?

With a motto of "expect a difference," a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, we draw the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country. We believe our attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients.

We challenge you to find a firm with more opportunities for personal and professional growth than Salas O'Brien. Our many offices offer our team of employees:
  • Variety of projects and clients
  • Collaboration with experts in your field
  • Growth opportunities within a local office or other Salas O'Brien offices
  • Awesome culture defined by our Ownership Values
  • Growth with the firm through direct ownership opportunities


Of course, we also offer outstanding benefits-everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, plus incentives for sustainable living, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

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