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Lead Plumbing Design Engineer- Seattle, Washington

PAE Consulting
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

SEWA Seattle - Seattle, WA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Engineering

Who We Are

We are a firm that values and respects our staff, fosters an environment that encourages learning and growth, and is committed to the success of our clients.

At PAE, we like to think of ourselves as a little bit different from most engineering firms. Here's why :

  • We care intensely about envisioning and creating sustainable building systems and work every day to break new ground in the world of sustainable design.
  • We have a close affinity to the visions of the architects we work with; we understand the need for beauty as well as practicality.
  • We value creativity as much as we value precision.
  • We understand that the visionary people we want to hire need to experience the world in order to change the world, and we work hard to support that need.

What You'll Do

  • Hold responsibility for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
  • Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
  • Assemble effective project teams
  • Oversee plumbing design calculations and equipment selection
  • Perform site visits and issues reports
  • Provide training, guidance and development for staff
  • Write plumbing specifications; provide updates to master specifications and standards
  • Develop client relationships
  • Participate on firm leadership committees
  • Determine plumbing system requirements for various building types
  • Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP); project team leadership and discipline project management, complete the project on time within budget
  • May be responsible as the Engineer of Record (EOR)
  • Inspire and motivate staff
  • Serve as a technical resource for the company
  • What You Bring

  • College Degree for discipline work or equivalent experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
  • Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) preferred
  • LEED accreditation preferred
  • 5 years direct experience in MEP Consulting or 7 years related experience
  • Proficiency in mechanical and plumbing system design
  • Advanced understanding and application of building codes, plumbing design concepts, applicable plumbing codes and standards including : UPC, IPC, NFPA and IBC
  • Ability to effectively communicate design options
  • Strong delegation skills
  • Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
  • Location : this is a hybrid position located in Seattle, Washington
  • What We Offer

  • Hiring Base Salary Range : $99,700 - $137,000 annual Signing Bonus
  • This position is eligible for straight time overtime pay

    The base salary is one component of PAE's competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

    In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following :

  • Performance Bonus
  • Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k account contribution
  • Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
  • Commuter benefit with a flexible 50 / 50 hybrid work cadence
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it.
  • To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visithttps : / / www.pae-engineers.com / careers / benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act.
  • Our commitment to pay equity

    PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here : https : / / just.living-future.org / s / organizations / 20-organizations / pae

    To find out more visit our website : https : / / www.pae-engineers.com / values

    Working Conditions

    This job operates in a professional office environment where dogs / pets may be present. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

    What We're Made Of

    Established in 1967 and stretching across five offices on the West Coast, PAE provides services in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). We work with clients to design the nation's highest performing and most regenerative built environments that keep people comfortable, healthy, and productive inside while restoring the natural world outside. We employ an integrated and responsive approach to project design that balances the environmental, economic, and social goals of every client we work with.

    Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.

    Fine Print

    Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

    In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including : selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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    Salary : $99,700 - $137,000

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