Senior Plumbing Design Engineer

Overview

A nationally recognized building-systems engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer to join its Portland team. The firm delivers thoughtful, high-performance engineering solutions for complex buildings across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, transportation, retail, and other sectors.

This is an opportunity for an experienced plumbing design professional to take ownership of technical work, guide project teams, collaborate closely with clients, and help deliver high-quality building systems from concept through construction.

Position Description

The Senior Plumbing Design Engineer will serve as the plumbing discipline lead across multiple MEP projects. The successful candidate will combine strong technical design expertise with project coordination, staff mentorship, construction-phase support, and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plumbing system selection, engineering, and design for a range of building types.

• Prepare and review plumbing drawings, sketches, analyses, specifications, and calculations.

• Coordinate effectively with architects, owners, contractors, consultants, and other engineering disciplines.

• Manage and mentor plumbing design support staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable team environment.

• Provide construction administration and conduct site observations related to assigned projects.

• Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, coordination, and quality control.

• Deliver responsive, professional service to clients and internal team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.

• At least 8 years of experience in MEP plumbing design and consulting.

• Demonstrated team-leadership, staff-management, and project-management experience.

• Working knowledge of the International Plumbing Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Building Code, and other applicable standards.

• Thorough knowledge of plumbing design systems and building-system coordination.

• Excellent communication, organization, client-service, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Professional Engineer licensure or Certified in Plumbing Design credential.

• LEED accreditation.

• Experience using Autodesk Revit.

• A collaborative leadership style and genuine interest in mentoring developing professionals.

Benefits:

Salary Range: $90,000–$150,000 annually, plus eligibility for a conditional bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and transportation benefits.

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a year-end office closure.

• Professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for continued career growth.

• Paid volunteer time and opportunities to contribute to the local community.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise, ideas, and mentorship will be valued, we would welcome the chance to connect. Join a respected team delivering thoughtful, high-performance projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond—apply today.

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Portland office.

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.