Mechanical Plumbing Engineer

Mechanical Plumbing Engineer (P.E. Preferred)

Location: New Jersey

Employment Type: Full-Time

Design the Systems That Keep Buildings Running.

A highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Mechanical Plumbing Engineer to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, healthcare, education, municipal, mixed-use, industrial, and public-sector developments throughout the Northeast.

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career growth is supported, this position offers the chance to work alongside industry leaders on impactful, high-visibility projects.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on complex and challenging building system designs.

• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and industries.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and contractors from concept through construction.

• Clear path toward project leadership and management responsibilities.

• Strong culture focused on mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

• Opportunity to contribute to projects that improve communities and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and mechanical building systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and industrial projects.

• Prepare construction documents, specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.

• Develop domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, natural gas, and specialty piping system designs.

• Perform hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing.

• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and civil engineering teams.

• Participate in project meetings and client presentations.

• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction administration activities.

• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 4+ years of experience in plumbing and mechanical building system design.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.

• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, mechanical systems, and building design standards.

• Experience preparing construction documents for commercial and institutional facilities.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare facilities.

• Municipal and public-sector projects.

• Educational facilities and campuses.

• Mixed-use and commercial developments.

• Sustainable and energy-efficient building systems.

• BIM/Revit coordination and multidisciplinary project collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with employer contribution.

• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

• PE licensing assistance and continuing education opportunities.

• Long-term career advancement into Senior Engineer, Project Manager, and Department Leadership roles.

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If you're ready to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with top industry professionals, and accelerate your engineering career, we want to hear from you.