Plumbing Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group  is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to serve as a technical lead and project driver for plumbing design assignments across a range of building systems projects. This role combines advanced plumbing design responsibility with project coordination, client communication, and mentoring of junior staff. 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects from concept through construction administration.
• Develop calculations, specifications, drawings, and details for domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
• Coordinate plumbing design with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Serve as a technical resource for clients, project teams, and internal staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Review project scope, budget, and schedule requirements and help manage deliverables to meet client expectations.
• Perform field observations, existing conditions evaluations, and construction administration services as needed.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers while contributing to quality control and technical development.
• Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and business development pursuits as appropriate.

What You’ll Need:

• Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) preferred.
• Typically, 8-12+ years of plumbing design experience in the consulting engineering or A/E industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading plumbing design efforts on multi-discipline building projects.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and common design practices for commercial building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and other industry-standard design and coordination tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused mindset. Experience supporting proposal efforts, scoping, and project planning a plus.
• Experience reviewing work for quality, completeness, and constructability.

Nice To Haves:

• Experience with healthcare, educational, commercial, government, industrial or other complex building environments.
• Familiarity with sustainable design strategies and high-performance building systems.
• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.
• Medical Gas design experience and ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer certification

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Illinois Pay Transparency

$99,000—$149,000 USD

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.