Role: Plumbing Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 6+ Months (Contract to hire)

Primary Skills:

• Plumbing system design (concept to construction)
• Revit MEP & 3D BIM modeling
• Domestic water, sanitary, vent & storm systems
• Natural gas, pumping & acid waste systems
• Plumbing load analysis & calculations
• Construction documents & submittal review
• Cross-disciplinary coordination (BIM clash detection)
• Plumbing codes & standards (IPC, UPC, IBC, IMC, ASPE, NFPA)
• LEED water efficiency compliance
• Technical leadership & project coordination

Position Description

The client is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to play a pivotal role in building our Texas Gigafactory. Help create and optimize the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, produce cutting-edge detailed design of Plumbing and other factory utility systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing design engineering from conceptual design through construction administration, coordinating with multiple disciplines to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Design comprehensive plumbing systems, including domestic water, hot water, reclaimed and treated water, sanitary and vent, storm drainage, pumping, natural gas, and acid waste systems.
• Manage and lead small to medium-scale projects from a plumbing design perspective, ensuring technical quality and constructability.
• Develop and apply design standards and documentation using Revit MEP (including custom family creation), AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, and Bluebeam.
• Produce P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and 2D/3D design presentations for cross-disciplinary coordination meetings.
• Research, propose, and implement innovative and conventional solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Review drawing packages and submittals for technical accuracy, aesthetics, and compliance, while effectively prioritizing work in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the design of plumbing systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and best practices, including experience with load analysis and engineering calculation software.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IPC, UPC, IBC, IMC, ASPE standards, LEED water efficiency requirements, and NFPA codes.
• Proven experience delivering plumbing engineering services from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Strong proficiency in 3D BIM design tools, particularly Revit MEP; experience with Revit MEP fabrication and spool drawing production preferred.
• Proficient in industry-standard coordination and documentation tools, including Revit MEP Fabrication, AutoCAD, Revizto, Navisworks, and Bluebeam