Plumbing Engineer

Job Overview

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. We partner with clients worldwide to plan, design, and implement practical plumbing solutions that support critical facilities and long‑term infrastructure needs.

• Develop detailed plumbing engineering designs for a wide range of facilities, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and other public and industrial buildings.

• Prepare technical reports, design documents, plans, and specifications, ensuring plumbing systems comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

• Design plumbing systems including sanitary and storm drainage, potable and protected water, tepid water systems, natural gas systems and related building utilities.

• Conduct site surveys, develop equipment inventories, complete plumbing condition assessments, and evaluate recommended improvement or rehabilitation measures.

• Support fire protection and life safety design efforts as related to plumbing systems, including water supply evaluations, fire pump and storage considerations, code‑driven egress coordination, and fire hazard analysis.

• Collaborate with sales staff to support proposals and responses to RFPs by providing plumbing technical expertise, reviewing proposals for technical accuracy, and participating in client meetings to assess existing conditions and future plumbing needs.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting skill development and professional growth within the plumbing discipline; may oversee and review the work of junior engineers.

• Participate in industry conferences, symposia, and professional events to enhance the visibility of CDM Smith’s plumbing and fire protection services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.

• 10 years of related experience.

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary design environment.

• Ability to read and interpret building and plumbing system design documents.

• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) preferred.

• Experience with fire suppression systems (wet, dry, preaction, deluge, foam, clean agent), fire pumps, water storage tanks, and integration of plumbing systems with fire alarm and life safety systems.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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