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Plumbing Engineer

SmithGroup
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
455 North 3rd Street (Show on map)
Jan 18, 2025

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Phoenixoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aPlumbing Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:



  • Lead design and documentation of plumbing systems including floor plans, riser diagrams, equipment selection, scheduling, and specifications.
  • Prepare facility condition assessments and write technical reports.
  • Develop solutions to challenging plumbing issues with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
  • Employ sustainable design principles and document sustainable design performance.
  • Participate, where requested, in client meetings.
  • Coordinate your work with all disciplines and consultants.
  • Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
  • Provide plumbing design and leadership for projects across multiple offices.
  • Provide oversight and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff.
  • Mentor and train junior-level engineers.
  • Assist mechanical engineers on engineering tasks for a project, assuring that technical, schedule and hours-expended targets are met in accordance with client expectations and applicable professional standards.



An ideal candidate has:



  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5 + years of engineering experience in buildingplumbing systems with an A/E or MEP consulting firm.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
  • Certification in Plumbing Design preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing design, codes and standards.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Resourceful and team-oriented problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office.
  • Diversified engineering experience in HVAC, fire protection or automatic control systems a plus.
  • A desire to take an active role in a local professional association.
  • A commitment to continuing education.
  • LEED accreditation preferred.



At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $62,000 to $69,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.

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