Plumbing Design Engineer

Mid-level Plumbing Design Engineer

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.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, 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 know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

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 types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

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.

Job Summary: Our growing Atlanta, GA office is seeking an exceptional Plumbing Engineer to join our team. The Mid-level Plumbing Engineer focuses primarily on the design of building related projects, including hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD software.

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:

• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team
• You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Leadership Ability and Entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office
• Ability to travel
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of design experience (3-5 years)
• PE/EIT preferred but not required

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel: Local Atlanta - 20%

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.

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, colour, 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 NoticeSalas 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.