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Senior Designer, Plumbing

Leo A Daly Company


Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 95000
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time
Description

Job Summary

As a Senior Plumbing Designer you will perform plumbing design tasks thru preparation of contract documents under supervision of one or more licensed engineers. Tasks will be in support of architectural and engineering projects related to plumbing design for domestic water waste/vent storm water natural gas medical gas and other special systems work.


Job Responsibilities

Senior Plumbing Designers work as part of a multi-discipline team performing plumbing design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with Mechanical Engineers. Mechanical Engineers will provide supervisory approval on proposed project plans. Assignments will include performing design calculations interpreting and preparing reports and producing deliverable drawing sets consisting of under-floor floor and roof plans building sections riser diagrams details and schedules and completing plumbing related specifications.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Investigates evaluates and recommends design solutions prioritizes work receives guidance on complex issues.
  • Performs code research related to plumbing design.
  • Designs and specifies project-appropriate plumbing requirements.
  • Determines routing and sizing of piping systems sizes/selects equipment and specifies fixtures.
  • Attends internal and client meetings and communicates with clients consultants contractors and others during various stages of project development.
  • Conducts site investigations and observations.
  • Sets up and manages complex Revit MEP models.
  • Performs Revit modeling and detailing.
  • Prepares narratives reports calculations drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
  • Perform cross-discipline discussions and coordination of work for system clash avoidance.
  • Participates in Construction Administration by developing addendums reviewing shop drawings and submittals responding to RFIs solving construction issues and performing site observations to assess general conformance with the design concept.
  • Works to develop assess and recommend improvements to plumbing drawing detailing template and workflow standards.
  • Mentors and encourages the development of junior designers
  • Travel for project-related activities may be required.
Requirements
  • Associates Degree from Technical College or Bachelor of Science in construction/engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with A/E firm in building plumbing design and detailing; to include 5 years of independently completing design layouts for plumbing systems
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards (IBC ASPE etc.)
  • Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word/Excel and Revit MEP
  • Strong understanding of construction methods
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately
  • Strong problem solving and self-motivation skills
  • Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team
  • Demonstrated passion for technology and its integration with the AEC industry


Preferred Education & Experience

  • Experience with design of healthcare facilities and medical gas systems
  • ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer certification
  • Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD)
  • Experience with fast-track and early package delivery methods



Salary range for this position varies between $65000 $95000 depending upon applicable experience.

LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health financial stability and work-life balance. Highlights include affordable medical dental and vision plans retirement savings with company matching and supplemental benefits such as:

  • Accident and Critical Illness
  • HSA FSA options
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability options
  • Parental Leave



Why Join LEO A DALY

At LEO A DALY you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry we design for people at every scale creating spaces that elevate individuals their communities and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.



LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at or by email at . For more information about your rights under the law see Know Your Rights.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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