1186 – Lead Plumbing Engineer

3 weeks ago
California, Costa Mesa
Full-time

Experience Required: 3-6 Years

Expected Salary: $150,000 – $160,000

General Job Description

This position is responsible for independently delivering mechanical plumbing engineering services from conceptual design through construction completion. The ideal candidate will manage multiple small to medium-sized projects with minimal oversight, contributing technical expertise and leadership to the project design process.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Independently manage project planning, coordination, and execution for multiple simultaneous assignments.

  • Complete conceptual designs that comply with Building Codes, Energy Codes, and LEED standards.

  • Prepare plumbing calculations and design layouts for equipment and systems.

  • Develop drawings for commercial plumbing systems, including gas piping, waste/vent, domestic water distribution, and kitchen plumbing.

  • Engage engineering managers or applications appropriately in key project decisions.

  • Coordinate proactively with Project Management, Construction, Service departments, Controls, and other trade teams.

  • Conduct economic and energy analyses related to plumbing design.

  • Support field engineering through execution, trade coordination, scheduling, documentation, and troubleshooting.

  • Maintain high-quality design drawings and models.

  • Communicate clearly and professionally with project teams and colleagues.

  • Manage time and priorities effectively to meet schedule commitments.

  • Provide guidance to other design team members when requested by management.

  • Ensure adherence to internal engineering standards and project execution processes.

  • Perform additional duties as required by the manager.


Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license highly desirable, but not required.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with a Design/Build Mechanical Contractor or consultant.

  • Strong understanding of engineering design principles and systems applications.

  • Familiar with building codes, industry standards, and best practices.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.


Core Competencies

  • Proactivity & Initiative: Acts decisively with minimal supervision.

  • Perseverance: Demonstrates resilience and determination.

  • Insight: Sees patterns and new opportunities in complex information.

  • Engagement: Connects logically and emotionally to influence and collaborate.

  • Teamwork: Builds trust and supports common goals.

  • Big Picture Thinking: Understands broader strategies and aligns personal goals accordingly.

  • Motivation & Dedication: Demonstrates ownership, humility, and drive.

  • Technical Curiosity: Actively seeks knowledge and feedback.

  • Problem Solving: Diagnoses and resolves problems effectively.


Physical Requirements

  • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach, use hands, and hear.

  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 20 lbs.

  • Visual acuity needed for reading screens and technical drawings.

  • Ability to hear standard phone communication.

  • Regular and reliable attendance required.


Schedule

  • Monday–Friday; typical start time between 7:00–8:00 AM, end time between 4:00–5:00 PM.

  • Includes one-hour lunch and two paid rest breaks.

  • Occasional overtime may be needed depending on workload.

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