What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Engineer/ Designer position at Salas O'Brien?
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
The Mid-level Plumbing Engineer/ Designer focuses primarily on the design of building related projects, including hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, healthcare, and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD software.
General Duties
Travel: <5%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Building for the long-term means all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
The Mid-level Plumbing Engineer/ Designer focuses primarily on the design of building related projects, including hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, healthcare, and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD software.
General Duties
- Design plumbing systems for various commercial and healthcare buildings
- Develop system design calculations and select equipment for use in buildings
- Prepare detailed design documents
- Write/edit technical specifications
- Research prevailing Codes related to specific project compliance
- Coordinate work with other disciplines
- Participate in site surveys to determine and document existing conditions
- Provide construction administration services
- Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office
- Familiarity with codes, standards and design guidelines
- Excellent work ethic and attitude
- Good communication and time management skills
- Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)
- 3 years of experience in this or a related field
Travel: <5%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
