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This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in plumbing and mechanical systems design who enjoy working across all phases of a project, from conceptual design through construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and coordinating plumbing and mechanical building systems, while also supporting HVAC-related design efforts as needed. You will collaborate closely with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver practical, code-compliant engineering solutions.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and coordinate plumbing and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, and mixed-use building projectsDevelop designs for domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drainage, natural gas, pumping systems, and other plumbing infrastructureDesign and coordinate mechanical building systems, including equipment layouts, piping systems, and related infrastructureSupport HVAC system design and integration with overall building systems as project needs requirePrepare engineering calculations, construction documents, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD, Revit, and related design toolsCollaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal project teams to develop effective and constructible solutionsConduct site visits, field investigations, and construction coordination meetingsSupport projects through all phases of design and construction, including troubleshooting and resolving field issuesAssist with project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project executionBuild and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationshipsMentor and support junior engineering and design staff as neededRequirements4+ years of experience designing plumbing and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or mixed-use buildingsStrong knowledge of plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and related building infrastructureExperience with mechanical system design, piping systems, equipment selection, and building infrastructure coordinationWorking knowledge of HVAC systems and multidisciplinary MEP design coordinationExperience preparing construction documents, specifications, calculations, and design packagesFamiliarity with California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Building Code, and applicable industry standardsExperience with California Title 24 requirements is preferredProficiency with AutoCAD and RevitExperience coordinating with architects, contractors, owners, and other engineering disciplinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a collaborative consulting environmentBenefitsCompetitive SalaryMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Holidays401(k)
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Plumbing & Mechanical Design EngineerLocation:
Pleasanton, CA (East Bay)Salary:
$90K - $140K (DOE)OverviewAn established engineering firm in the East Bay is seeking an experienced Plumbing & Mechanical Design Engineer to support a variety of commercial and institutional building projects.This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in plumbing and mechanical systems design who enjoy working across all phases of a project, from conceptual design through construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and coordinating plumbing and mechanical building systems, while also supporting HVAC-related design efforts as needed. You will collaborate closely with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver practical, code-compliant engineering solutions.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and coordinate plumbing and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, and mixed-use building projectsDevelop designs for domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drainage, natural gas, pumping systems, and other plumbing infrastructureDesign and coordinate mechanical building systems, including equipment layouts, piping systems, and related infrastructureSupport HVAC system design and integration with overall building systems as project needs requirePrepare engineering calculations, construction documents, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD, Revit, and related design toolsCollaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal project teams to develop effective and constructible solutionsConduct site visits, field investigations, and construction coordination meetingsSupport projects through all phases of design and construction, including troubleshooting and resolving field issuesAssist with project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project executionBuild and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationshipsMentor and support junior engineering and design staff as neededRequirements4+ years of experience designing plumbing and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or mixed-use buildingsStrong knowledge of plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and related building infrastructureExperience with mechanical system design, piping systems, equipment selection, and building infrastructure coordinationWorking knowledge of HVAC systems and multidisciplinary MEP design coordinationExperience preparing construction documents, specifications, calculations, and design packagesFamiliarity with California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Building Code, and applicable industry standardsExperience with California Title 24 requirements is preferredProficiency with AutoCAD and RevitExperience coordinating with architects, contractors, owners, and other engineering disciplinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a collaborative consulting environmentBenefitsCompetitive SalaryMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Holidays401(k)