Senior Plumbing Engineer

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Raleigh, NC Until 9/6/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Senior Plumbing Engineer

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building.

Job Summary:
Our growing Raleigh, NC office is seeking an exceptional Plumbing Engineer to join our team. The Senior level Plumbing Engineer focuses on the design of building related projects.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to transform bold ideas into impactful, real-world solutions. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your talent drives success – and where your professional growth is matched by meaningful financial rewards.


Responsibilities:

  • Design plumbing systems for various commercial buildings
  • Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
  • Prepare detailed design documents
  • Specification writing/editing
  • Conduct code compliance research
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines
  • Perform site surveys to determine and document existing conditions
  • Provide construction administration services


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years of design experience
  • Professional Licensure required
  • Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
  • Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Leadership Ability and Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proficiency in Revit, and MS Office
  • Ability to travel

Location: Raleigh, NC
Travel: Project site visits
#LI-Hybrid

 

Benefits:

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.


More About Us:

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

 

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

 

About this role

Summary

Designs plumbing systems for commercial buildings, develops calculations, prepares documents, and ensures code compliance.

Job title

Senior Plumbing Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Raleigh, NC; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

design plumbing systemssystem design calculationscode complianceRevitMS Office

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

plumbingbuilding systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Raleigh, NC, USA

Hybrid City