Plumbing Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plumbing Designer

Job Description

Join a dynamic design team as a Plumbing Designer with a leading commercial and industrial mechanical and electrical company. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Refrigeration, Industrial Piping, Building Automation, and Sheet Metal Installation and Services. The role involves working on a diverse range of projects, including industrial, warehouse (tenant improvement), commercial (higher education, K-12, hotels, office buildings), and large food service buildings, both across the Midwest and the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop plumbing system construction documents, including drawings and specifications, for various commercial, institutional, and industrial clients.
• Size domestic water, sanitary, and storm systems and piping.
• Size compressed air and gas systems, including natural and medical gases.
• Select appropriate fixtures and equipment.
• Perform field surveys for proposals and contribute to proposal preparation.
• Represent the company at client meetings.
• Participate in project review meetings.
• Develop and adjust project approaches and direct detailed phases of projects.
• Complete and review reports and calculations.
• Create project drawings and specifications.
• Perform construction administration for projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing design in commercial or industrial fields.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of final deliverable expectations, including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Technical aptitude to manage activities within the discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills within the discipline.
• Strong understanding of project time management and deadline fulfillment.
• Strong knowledge of trade final products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with design/build or plan-spec projects.
• Capability to step into a lead role, managing projects with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to provide mentorship to junior team members.

Work Environment

The office is located in Fishers, close to top golf and downtown Fishers, and right off the highway. The office space includes standard cubicles and offices and promotes a highly collaborative environment, frequently working with other teams such as electrical, BIM, and construction management. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility and hybrid work options available. The company offers a relaxed work-from-home policy with the possibility of remote work 2-3 days per week after the first 60 days. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation based on years of experience, six paid holidays, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 401k with a generous company match. A company phone and laptop are also provided.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fishers, IN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $53.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fishers,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.