Entry-level Plumbing Designer

Plumbing Designer

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Plumbing Designer supports the planning design and production of plumbing systems for a variety of building projects including educational facilities healthcare environments military installations hospitality venues multifamily residential developments and commercial buildings. Working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers this role develops design documents utilizing Revit and AutoCAD while ensuring compliance with applicable codes standards and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plumbing system layouts and construction documents for various building types.

• Assist with the design of domestic water sanitary waste and vent storm drainage natural gas and specialty plumbing systems.

• Perform engineering calculations related to fixture counts pipe sizing storm drainage and equipment selection.

• Assist in the selection and specification of plumbing equipment including water heaters booster pumps sump pumps and sewage ejectors.

• Develop and maintain Revit models and coordinate with architectural structural mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• Research and apply applicable California Plumbing Code local jurisdiction requirements and industry standards.

• Participate in site surveys and field investigations to verify existing conditions.

• Support construction administration activities including review of submittals RFIs and construction questions.

• Collaborate with project teams to meet project schedules budgets and quality expectations.

• Assist with preparing technical reports specifications and design documentation.

Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of plumbing system design principles and building construction.

• Familiarity with California Plumbing Code and applicable industry standards.

• Strong proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

• Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise through mentorship and training.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in plumbing design for commercial institutional healthcare multifamily or similar building projects.

• Associates degree technical certification or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Architectural Engineering Engineering Technology or a related field preferred.

• Proficiency with Revit AutoCAD Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with BIM coordination processes preferred.

• EIT certification or progress toward EIT is a plus.

• Experience with California projects and code requirements preferred.

Travel: Up to 10% for site visits field investigations and project meetings.

Location: Vista CA

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation for this role is $36 41 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses equity participation and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Required Experience:

Junior IC