Plumbing Designer

Plumbing Designer

Company Name: Drury Development Corporation
Location: St. Louis MO (Corporate Headquarters)
Project Focus: Hospitality Hotels Multifamily Mixed-Use Developments Commercial Buildings
Work Setting: In-Office with Project Site Travel
Salary: $75000 $105000 (Based on Experience) Full Benefits
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is an opportunity to join one of the nations most active owner-developers and contribute directly to the design and delivery of large-scale hospitality and commercial developments across the United States. As a Plumbing Designer you will play a critical role in developing plumbing and fire protection systems from concept through construction while collaborating with architects engineers contractors and ownership teams to deliver high-performing projects.

Unlike traditional consulting environments this position provides direct exposure to the ownership side of development allowing you to influence projects throughout the entire lifecycle. Youll work alongside experienced engineering leadership while gaining valuable experience across hotel multifamily mixed-use and commercial developments that shape communities nationwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop plumbing and piping system designs throughout schematic design design development construction documentation and construction administration phases
• Support fire protection system design including wet-pipe sprinkler systems fire pumps and design-build coordination efforts
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD and Revit
• Prepare engineering calculations specifications and technical documentation
• Coordinate closely with architects engineers consultants contractors vendors and ownership teams
• Participate in project reviews quality control processes and construction coordination activities
• Conduct field observations and assist with construction administration efforts
• Interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical documents
• Evaluate new products materials energy-saving technologies and cost-saving initiatives
• Support the development and implementation of engineering standards and best practices
• Participate in project meetings coordination calls and stakeholder discussions
• Assist in maintaining project schedules and supporting successful project delivery

Required Qualifications

• 310 years of progressive experience in plumbing design building systems engineering or related disciplines
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems piping design equipment selection sizing and layout
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems including sprinkler systems and fire pumps
• Experience preparing construction documents and supporting field observation activities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards including IPC UPC IBC ASHRAE and NFPA
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Bluebeam Studio
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organizational communication and technical documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites industry events and training opportunities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting Building Systems Engineering Technology or related field
• Experience working on hospitality hotel mixed-use or commercial developments
• Familiarity with owner-side project delivery environments
• Experience coordinating with design-build fire protection consultants
• Knowledge of energy efficiency initiatives and sustainable building systems
• Construction administration and project closeout experience

About Drury Development Corporation

Drury Development Corporation is the development and design arm behind one of the most recognized hospitality brands in the United States. The organization oversees the planning design construction and long-term success of hotel mixed-use and commercial developments nationwide. Known for its commitment to quality innovation and long-term ownership the company provides design professionals with the rare opportunity to influence projects from concept through operation while working alongside experienced development architecture and engineering teams.

About Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Drury Development Corporation. 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.

Keywords

Plumbing Design Plumbing Engineer Fire Protection Design Hospitality Projects Hotel Design Building Systems Engineering Revit MEP AutoCAD Construction Documents Plumbing Systems NFPA IPC UPC ASHRAE Fire Sprinkler Systems Construction Administration Owner Development Mixed-Use Development Commercial Buildings Building Infrastructure

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