Plumbing Designer

Plumbing Designer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Start: Immediate

Salary: $80,000–$90,000+ depending on experience

About the Opportunity

Bluebird Staffing is hiring on behalf of a client for a Plumbing Designer to join their MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineering team in Indianapolis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plumbing Designer or an entry-level candidate looking to build a career in MEP engineering. No college degree is required.

What You'll Do

• Design domestic hot and cold water systems


• Design sanitary waste and vent systems


• Design storm drainage and natural gas systems


• Work with specialty plumbing systems as needed


• Perform plumbing calculations, including pipe sizing, fixture units, water pressure/flow, pumps, hot-water demand, and gas sizing


• Develop plumbing floor plans, restroom plans, riser diagrams, isometric drawings, equipment connection details, schedules, and construction details


• Apply applicable plumbing and building codes and accessibility requirements


• Coordinate plumbing designs with HVAC, electrical, structural, and architectural plans


• Identify and resolve design conflicts and clashes


• Coordinate pipe elevations, ceiling-space requirements, penetrations, and equipment locations with other disciplines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of plumbing design experience preferred


• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply


• No college degree required


• Knowledge of plumbing systems, construction documents, and applicable codes


• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings


• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Ability and willingness to learn and grow within the role

Compensation & Bonus

• $80,000–$90,000 for entry-level candidates


• Salary increases based on experience and level of responsibility


• Merit-based bonus program weighted on a 1–5 scale


• Employees start at a level of 3, with bonus potential increasing or decreasing based on individual contributions


• Bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on company success