Senior Plumbing Engineer

HEAPY

Senior Plumbing Engineer at HEAPY designed to power a sustainable future. Responsible for plumbing design and engineering in a collaborative environment while supporting healthcare and corporate projects.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in plumbing design engineering, including the ability to develop detailed plans, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with specifications. Proficient in utilizing automated design tools and software while maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering high-quality project outcomes.

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Plumbing Design EngineeringProject ManagementFundamentals of Engineering (FE) CertificationAutomated Design EquipmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Design SpecificationsCost EstimationField ObservationsPlumbing Design DrawingsEngineering TechniquesCalculationsQuality AssuranceDesign AdaptationsProject DeadlinesVendor Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingContinuous LearningCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Computer Software PackagesAutomated Engineering ToolsDesign ToolsAI in Design

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) CertificationProfessional Engineering (PE) RegistrationCertified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Designation

Industry Keywords

Plumbing Engineering SystemsBuilt EnvironmentDesign ComplianceProject DeliverablesQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Ensures accurate input into the model or design tool and focuses on understanding the underlying reasons (i.e., ask questions).
- Develops full plan designs, details, and outlines, identifies materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
- Gathers and records information for the preparation of design specifications.
- Reviews/evaluates vendor (and at higher levels, approves) shop drawings, bids, and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Reviews and approves plumbing design drawings for assigned segments of project.
- Collaborates with colleagues to perform field observations, tests, and measurements, collect field data, and prepare designs, reports, and related documentation (commensurate with level).
- Performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard plumbing design engineering techniques for segments of projects, small projects, or larger projects (commensurate with level).
- Leverages AI and automation in design and project responsibilities as appropriate.
- Meets project deadlines with punctuality, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
- Ensures project deliverables adhere to client project requirements, meet required standards, and implements corrective action as needed.
- Delivers exceptional quality assurance to build trust, increase brand loyalty, and drive success and innovation.
- Builds strong customer relationships by delivering exceptional service that exceeds expectations.
- Enhances design capabilities, continuously learns, collaborates, experiments, seeks feedback, and suggests new ideas and technologies.
- Proactively seeks and engages in diverse experiences and learning opportunities to continually expand knowledge and leadership skills.
- Additional responsibilities as requested/needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Normally requires a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program. Equivalent experience or training may be considered in place of formal education or prior experience.
- Typically requires 8+ years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience/advanced degree in engineering) related to plumbing engineering systems in the Built Environment.
- Experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
- Capability of exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.
- Experience using various computer software packages and automated plumbing engineering and design equipment.
- Should be in possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification and be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) Registration or Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) designation. This would be attained within the first 2 years of attaining this position level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- **Built for People, Not Just Projects** – a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work
- **Thrive with HEAPY Benefits** – premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind
- **Invest in Your Future** – 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead
- **Be Rewarded for Your Impact** – 10–15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
- **Own Your Time** – open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
- **Wellness Week** – we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect
- **Feel Your Best** – annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
- **Grow with Purpose** – annual professional development stipend to support your career goals