Plumbing Designer Engineer

Plumbing Designer / Engineer (MEP)

Company Name: RTM Engineering Consulting

Location: Dallas TX

Project Focus: Commercial Hospitality and Restaurant

Work Setting: Office-Based

Salary: $75000 $95000 (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 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 firms 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: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).

• Experience: 38 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.

About RTM Engineering Consulting

RTM Engineering Consulting is a national multidisciplinary engineering firm (MEP Civil and Structural) dedicated to providing innovative sustainable and reliable design solutions. With a focus on being a one-stop shop for engineering needs RTM has established itself as a trusted partner across various market sectors including healthcare education retail and hospitality. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where technical excellence meets a commitment to client service empowering team members to grow through mentorship and challenging project work.

About Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Cuhaci Peterson. We partner with the most prestigious structural civil and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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