Plumbing Design Engineer
Position: Plumbing Design Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Pay Range: $120k - $140k
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life benefits
- 401K with company contributions
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Strong work/life balance
- Career growth and long-term stability
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Tiello has partnered with a growing mechanical contractor in the Bay Area that specializes in delivering plumbing and HVAC solutions for complex commercial and industrial construction projects. As the organization continues to expand its in-house engineering and design capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Plumbing Design Engineer to support design-build work from early concept through construction and closeout.
The Plumbing Design Engineer will be responsible for designing complete plumbing systems, producing construction-ready drawings, and coordinating closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams. This role is critical to ensuring systems are code-compliant, efficiently designed, and fully coordinated with other trades.
Key Responsibilities
- Design plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping systems
- Develop detailed construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
- Coordinate plumbing designs with HVAC, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines
- Perform system layouts, pipe sizing, and equipment selection in compliance with applicable codes
- Support design-build projects by collaborating with project managers and field teams
- Participate in design reviews and address constructability and coordination challenges
- Maintain accurate documentation, revisions, and as-built drawings throughout the project lifecycle
- Assist with RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications as needed
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Plumbing Design Engineer
- Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial or industrial projects
- Working knowledge of California plumbing codes and local jurisdiction requirements
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Skills
- Design-build project experience
- Familiarity with BIM coordination and clash detection processes
- Experience working alongside field installation teams
- Knowledge of sustainable or high-efficiency plumbing systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT a plus, but not required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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