Plumbing Engineer Orlando

Plumbing Designer / Engineer (MEP) Company Name: RTM Engineering Consulting Location: Orlando, FL Project Focus: Commercial, Hospitality, and Restaurant Work Setting: Office-Based Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 (Based on experience) Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners Position Overview Are you ready to elevate your technical expertise and take a lead role in designing the vital systems that power the hospitality and commercial sectors? We are seeking a Plumbing Designer / Engineer to join our team in Dallas. In this role, you will do more than just layout pipes; you will engineer sophisticated solutions for high-demand environments, ensuring that complex restaurant and commercial projects operate with flawless efficiency. Joining our firm means becoming part of a people-first culture that values technical precision and collaborative success. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects while benefiting from a structured path toward professional licensure and senior design roles. Here, your contributions are visible, your professional growth is a priority, and your work helps shape the functional landscape of the communities we serve. Core Responsibilities System Architecture: Design and engineer comprehensive plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and specialized gas systems for complex commercial and restaurant layouts. Technical Documentation: Prepare high-fidelity construction documents, detailed drawings, and precise specifications that serve as the blueprint for project success. Integrated Design Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to ensure all building systems are perfectly synchronized and integrated. Engineering Analysis: Perform rigorous load calculations and system sizing, ensuring every design is optimized for performance and full code compliance (IPC, IBC, and local Dallas mandates). Project Stewardship: Support project managers by maintaining strict adherence to schedules and budgets while ensuring all technical deliverables meet the firm's high-quality standards. Construction Lifecycle Support: Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs with speed and technical accuracy, ensuring the design intent is realized during the construction phase. Client Engagement: Represent the firm in client meetings and internal design reviews, communicating technical concepts with clarity and professionalism. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). Experience: 3–8 years of dedicated experience in plumbing design within the MEP consulting industry. Software Proficiency: Advanced command of Revit and AutoCAD. Code Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Building Code (IBC). Preferred Qualifications Licensure: EIT certification or active progress toward PE licensure. Specialized Expertise: Experience with high-demand systems, including commercial kitchen grease waste systems and high-rise plumbing infrastructure. Sustainable Design: Familiarity with LEED standards or energy-efficient plumbing practices. Field Experience: Previous experience in construction administration and site observations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Luxus