Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer
Chicago, IL
Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer
Lead plumbing system design, coordination, construction administration, and staff mentoring on MEP projects; hybrid schedule with at least two days per week in the office. Requires 8+ years in MEP plumbing design/consulting, team leadership, project management, and knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC.
Overview
A nationally recognized building-systems engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer to help lead its Chicago practice. The organization delivers sophisticated, high-performance MEP solutions for complex buildings across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, transportation, and other markets.
This is an opportunity for an established plumbing engineering leader to shape a local team, deepen client relationships, and take ownership of technically challenging work from early planning through construction.
Position Description
The Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer will serve as a discipline leader across multiple MEP projects. This person will blend advanced plumbing systems design expertise with team leadership, project delivery, construction-phase support, and exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Desired Experience & Skills:
Benefits:
Salary Range: $122,000-$150,000 annually, plus eligibility for a conditional bonus.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are ready to combine technical leadership, team development, and client partnership in a role with meaningful influence, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Help guide exceptional people and projects while building the next chapter of a growing Chicago practice-apply today.
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Chicago office.
The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
A nationally recognized building-systems engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer to help lead its Chicago practice. The organization delivers sophisticated, high-performance MEP solutions for complex buildings across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, transportation, and other markets.
This is an opportunity for an established plumbing engineering leader to shape a local team, deepen client relationships, and take ownership of technically challenging work from early planning through construction.
Position Description
The Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer will serve as a discipline leader across multiple MEP projects. This person will blend advanced plumbing systems design expertise with team leadership, project delivery, construction-phase support, and exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead plumbing system selection, engineering, design, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Prepare and oversee plumbing drawings, sketches, analyses, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables.
- Build, mentor, and lead plumbing design support staff while maintaining high standards for quality, accountability, and collaboration.
- Provide construction administration and conduct site observations for assigned projects.
- Support overall project management alongside MEP team leaders.
- Communicate clearly with clients and project partners while providing responsive service to internal and external teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience equivalent to a degree.
- At least 8 years of experience in MEP plumbing design and consulting.
- Demonstrated team-leadership and staff-management experience.
- Project management experience within the MEP industry.
- Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of applicable building codes and plumbing design systems.
- Strong client-service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Experience & Skills:
- Professional Engineer license or CPD certification.
- LEED accreditation.
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
- A relationship-driven leadership style and the ability to support both technical delivery and practice growth.
Benefits:
Salary Range: $122,000-$150,000 annually, plus eligibility for a conditional bonus.
- Employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and transportation benefits.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a year-end office closure.
- Professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for continued career growth.
- Paid volunteer time and opportunities to contribute to the local community.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are ready to combine technical leadership, team development, and client partnership in a role with meaningful influence, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Help guide exceptional people and projects while building the next chapter of a growing Chicago practice-apply today.
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Chicago office.
The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.