Senior Plumbing Designer (8+ yrs)

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ San Diego office.

We’re seeking an energetic and self-motivated Senior Plumbing Designer with 8+ years of experience. The successful individual will have experience in the design of plumbing systems for offices, military construction, hospitals, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. In addition, the individual must be comfortable consulting to architectural practices and have a desire to work on a multi-discipline engineering team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $107,000.00 – $120,000.00, depending on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule - Monday - Wednesday onsite, Thursday and Fridays are optional work-from-home. (Subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Capable of performing self‐directed design work.
• Knowledgeable with plumbing design to include the following key areas (but not limited to):
  • Domestic Hot/Cold systems
  • Waste and Vent systems
  • Grease Waste systems, including grease interceptors
  • Condensate drainage and condensate recovery systems
  • Natural gas and propane design
  • Compressed Air
  • Lab Gasses
  • Med Gasses
• Possess advanced plumbing design skills.
• Proficient in CAD and BIM, including recognition of standards and the clash detection process
• Able to train and assign work to Designers and CAD professionals
• Works from detailed sketches to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays, and isometric drawings.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine the best approach for the completion of drawings.
• Able to design layouts, details, and overall system design for typical plumbing systems.
• Able to work with numerous project teams to assist with project completion.
• Extensive knowledge of codes and design and construction practices.
• Experienced with the latest release of AutoCAD, Revit, or other CAD and BIM tools common to the discipline.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
• B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college in related field.
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) or equivalent (preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant codes: mechanical, energy, plumbing
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit

Approximate Base Salary – $107,000.00 – $120,000.00, depending on experience

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business 
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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