Senior Plumbing Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Our team is redefining building design and engineering. AE Works is an award-winning firm ranked among the top U.S. A/E firms by Architectural Record and ENR East . AE Works is recognized for our commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional results.

 

Our mission is straightforward: to make building projects a better value. We thrive on solving complex challenges and creating solutions that enhance the built environment, enabling our clients to succeed in their most important endeavors.

 

WHY AE WORKS?

Our strength lies in our people. We offer a collaborative environment where expertise is shared, and ideas drive progress. You’ll work alongside architects, engineers, cost estimators, and construction managers with deep experience across higher education, government, engineering & infrastructure, healthcare and commercial markets. Together, we apply leading-edge technology and a passion for design excellence to projects that shape the future.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:
AE Works is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead the design of plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems on healthcare, higher education, laboratory, and federal projects — from concept through construction administration.  You'll set the technical direction on your projects, develop the people assisting you with the work, and be the engineer the client interacts with directly in design meetings and on site. 

LOCATION:

Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC with travel to client and project sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and construction administration of plumbing and fire protection systems for both new and renovated building projects across multiple markets.
• Design plumbing systems including water, sanitary, storm, diesel distribution, natural gas distribution, medical gas, and specialty lab gas systems 
• Run construction administration — submittal and shop drawing review, RFI responses, site observation, punch, and closeout. 
• Design projects and supervise junior staff design efforts 
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and working in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables 
• Conduct field verification of existing systems, space, and clearances 
• Develop and monitor plumbing work plans with project managers 
• Perform and maintain thorough QA/QC on all phases of projects 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architectural engineering or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 7+ years designing plumbing systems for commercial or institutional buildings. 
• Strong training and mentoring capabilities 
• Familiarity with codes and standards, specifically IPC, UPC, CPC, ASPE standards, LEED water efficiency, and NFPA 
• Thorough working knowledge of relevant engineering software: REVIT, CAD, load calculation software, Excel 
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills 

What Puts You Ahead:

• Plumbing and Medical Gas design experience for hospitals and labs 
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) from ASPE.

AE WORKS' PERKS:

At AE Works, we believe in supporting each person in their professional and personal journey. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k), and a collaborative culture built on mentorship, accountability, and technical excellence. Our team enjoys generous paid time off, including a company-wide break from Christmas through New Year’s Day, a flexible hybrid schedule, and resources that promote mental health, financial wellness, and professional growth through training, education, and licensure support.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO is the law . AE Works uses E-Verify . You have the Right to Work .