Senior Plumbing Design Engineer

Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP)

📍 Portland, OR | Hybrid (3 Days Remote / 2 Days In‑Office)
🏢 100% Employee‑Owned MEP Engineering Consultancy

Design with Purpose.

Lead with Impact.Join a people‑first, employee‑owned engineering consultancy where your career growth is just as important as the projects you deliver.

This firm offers a flexible hybrid work model and a collaborative culture built on innovation, inclusion, and long‑term impact.We are seeking a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP) to serve as a discipline leader on high‑profile projects, providing technical excellence, mentorship, and client support within a growing Washington, DC team.Why This Opportunity?This organisation goes beyond traditional engineering roles.

You’ll be empowered to grow your career with intention through a transparent leadership framework and access to meaningful project ownership.

- ✅ Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build equity in the firm you help grow
- ✅ Hybrid Flexibility: Structured remote and in‑office collaboration
- ✅ Clear Leadership Pathways: Personalised career progression
- ✅ High‑Performance Design Focus: Diverse, technically challenging projects

Culture & Values

This firm offers the culture and work environment many professionals seek—but rarely find:

- Strong work/life balance
- Supportive, inclusive, and people‑focused teams
- Continuous professional and leadership development
- Cutting‑edge tools and modern design practices
- Collaboration with respected MEP industry leaders

Core Values:
Conscientious.

Empowered.

Respectful.

Resilient.

Transformative.

The Role
As a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer, you will take ownership as a discipline leader across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities include:

- Plumbing system selection, engineering, and detailed design
- Preparing plumbing drawings, sketches, specifications, analyses, and calculations
- Providing leadership and technical oversight to plumbing design support staff
- Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
- Supporting overall project management alongside MEP leadership
- Performing construction administration and site observations
- Delivering high‑quality service to clients and internal teams

What You Bring
Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
- 10+ years of experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting
- Proven team leadership and management experience
- Project management experience within an MEP environment
- Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards
- Strong understanding of building codes and plumbing systems

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Engineering (PE) license or CPD certification
- LEED® Accreditation
- Working knowledge of Autodesk® Revit

Compensation & Benefits

- 📈 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 🏥 Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, transportation benefits, and more
- 🏖 Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, plus firmwide closure from Christmas to New Year
- 🤝 Purpose‑Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and commitment to social equity
- 📚 Career Development: Ongoing learning and mentorship from industry leaders

Ready for What’s Next?If you’re looking for a senior plumbing engineering role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a measurable difference, we’d love to connect.👉 Apply today to learn more