HVAC/Plumbing Designer

A growing plumbing and HVAC contractor in Riverside, CA is seeking an HVAC/Plumbing Designer to join their team. This full-time, in-person role is ideal for a design professional with experience in plumbing, HVAC, piping, or mechanical design who wants to expand their technical skills while working on commercial, multifamily, and residential projects.

This opportunity offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, strong benefits, and the chance to grow with an established organization. The work environment is collaborative and field-focused, with regular coordination between design, project management, fabrication, and field operations. Candidates who enjoy problem-solving, technical drafting, and creating practical designs that support successful installation will be well aligned for this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Review commercial, multifamily, and residential plumbing and HVAC plans and set up CAD or Revit files for design work.
- Design and modify plumbing, piping, HVAC, and mechanical systems based on project specifications, field conditions, and code requirements.
- Create 2D and 3D drawings, layouts, details, isometrics, schedules, and fabrication or installation drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Review drawings and submittals for coordination, space limitations, accuracy, constructability, and project compliance.
- Perform material takeoffs, prepare material requisitions, and support fabrication and field teams with technical design questions.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Field Foremen, and field operations to resolve design issues, document revisions, and support project needs.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Full-time, in-person position in Riverside, CA.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan, ESOP.
- 401(k) with 4 percent company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- PTO, paid holidays, and sick time.
- Opportunity to grow with an established company.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Design plumbing, HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems for commercial, multifamily, and residential projects.
- Create detailed Revit and AutoCAD drawings, isometrics, layouts, schedules, and design documentation.
- Review plans, submittals, and field conditions to identify coordination, constructability, and code-related issues.
- Support project managers, fabrication teams, and field operations with technical design revisions and installation support.

- 2 or more years of experience in plumbing, HVAC, piping, or mechanical design required.
- Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Strong ability to read and interpret plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical plans.
- Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, mechanical standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
- Experience with material takeoffs, isometrics, layouts, and fabrication or installation drawings.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify design conflicts and constructability concerns.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate with project managers, foremen, and field teams.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with PHCC standards.
- Hands-on field experience in plumbing, HVAC, piping, or mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting plan/spec and design-build projects.
- Previous jobsite coordination experience to review field conditions and support design changes.

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