Sr. Plumbing Engineer

1 day ago


Cincinnati, OH, United States Gus Perdikakis Associates Full time
Sr. Plumbing Engineer
Full Time Professional
Cincinnati, OH, US


Job Summary:

Our Architectural/Engineering services client is currently seeking to hire a Sr. Plumbing EngineerThis is a key leadership role for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who brings deep expertise in plumbing systems and is ready to drive design excellence, mentor a team, and collaborate across disciplines to create environments that truly serve people.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of plumbing systems for a range of building types, including educational, commercial, and civic projects, from concept through construction administration.
  • Serve as the firm's subject matter expert in plumbing engineering, ensuring code compliance, technical accuracy, constructability, and sustainable design integration.
  • Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to the plumbing engineering staff, support their technical development, performance, and professional growth.
  • Collaborate closely with other discipline teams (architecture, electrical, HVAC, structural) to ensure fully integrated and coordinated designs.
  • Participate and lead (when needed) client meetings, presentations, and engineering discussions. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and partners on plumbing system strategy.
  • Review and stamp engineering drawings and specifications. Oversee QA/QC processes for plumbing related documents.
  • Monitory and manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing for plumbing scope, ensuring design efficiency and adherence to project timelines.
  • Stay current with industry standards, evolving technologies, and sustainability innovations to help guide company plumbing practices into the future.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and promote the firm's reputation through internal initiatives, publications, or speaking opportunities, where appropriate.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in a US state with ability to obtain reciprocity.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects from schematic design thru construction administration, including coordinating with consultants, contractors, and clients
  • Proven track record of contributing to build work in relevant company focused markets (Civic, Education, Government, Institutional, Workplace)
  • Experience leading or significantly contributing to multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative studio environment
  • Familiarity with the production of technical documentation (e.g., CDs, RFIs, submittals) and the ability to support or lead construction-phase services)
  • Deep knowledge of plumbing system design principles, codes (IPC, UPC, NFPA, ASPE standards) and best practices.
  • Familiarity with sustainable plumbing system design, including water conservation strategies, LEED, WELL, and green infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with relative software (Revit, Bluebeam) and industry specific calculation tools (like HASS or Piple Flow Expert)
  • Experience integrating plumbing systems within complex architectural and MEP coordination environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering personnel and coordinate across disciplines (Architectural, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, etc.)
  • Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, task management, and quality control
  • Ability to collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders from concept through construction
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to design, excellence, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Comfortable engaging in client meetings, presentations, and business development efforts when needed.


GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA offers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.
We are an equal employment opportunity firm .
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