Plumbing Designer/Plumbing Engineering Specialist

About this role

STV is seeking a dynamic Plumbing Designer/Plumbing Engineering Specialist to join our team in the Boston, MA office. The Buildings Division provides design services to both public agencies and private corporations. Current projects include public transit, convention centers, and transportation maintenance facilities; municipal buildings such as public works facilities; and light commercial/retail.

Other potential projects include correctional facilities, law enforcement, public health, and both K-12 and higher education buildings.

Key responsibilities will include preparing plumbing designs, calculations, estimates, reports, and specifications for building projects under the direction of senior engineers and senior designers. Additional responsibilities include conducting site surveys of existing conditions, assisting with construction punch lists, and participating in client meetings to discuss project needs and provide recommendations.

Required

Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience with AutoCAD, Revit, hydraulic calculations, specification writing, and familiarity with applicable building codes, and cost estimating. Exposure to LEED AP, CPD, or PE certifications is preferred but not required. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to collaborate with team members, contribute to project delivery by taking ownership of assigned tasks, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Required Experience:

The candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and/or a credential such as CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design). The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience designing a variety of facilities, including industrial, educational, institutional, or governmental projects. Strong Revit skills are preferred. Experience with plumbing systems including sanitary, storm, domestic water, and natural gas is required.

Good planning, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role. Exposure to fire protection systems (wet/dry/pre-action sprinklers and standpipes) is a plus. Experience with industrial, state agency, or municipal projects is also a plus. Progress toward PE licensure is preferred.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Compensation Range:
• $91,976.90 - $105,116.46

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.