Plumbing Designer

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Building Engineering team as a Plumbing Design Technician. This exciting opportunity is available at any of the following office locations: Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Denver, CO; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Dallas, TX; and, Bloomington, MN. Additionally, this position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring at least three days per week onsite at our office-an excellent opportunity to enjoy both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the plumbing design of multiple projects of various sizes.
• Preparing reports and studies.
• Selecting, specifying, and estimating costs of plumbing system equipment and fixtures.
• Performing calculations as required.
• Conducting periodic construction site inspections.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Entrance onto military bases is an essential function of this position; candidates must be able to pass federal, state, and/or local agency background checks. A valid driver's license and approximately up to 25% travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have all of the following:

• An associate's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of relevant plumbing design experience

OR

• If no degree, must have at least 7 years of relevant plumbing design experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all of the following:

• Assist with the plumbing design of complex projects including: fire suppression / sprinkler, compressed air / gas, laboratory water / gas and medical gas design.

• Performing calculations for system layout and sizing.
• Using Revit to create bid document drawings.
• Designing systems for Federal Government projects.
• Plumbing, fire protection and building codes.
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Certified Plumbing in Design (CPD) certification is preferred.
• Wisconsin Designer of Engineering System (DES) - Plumbing license is preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $36.00 to $49.00 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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