Plumbing Design Coordinator

LPA, Inc.

Plumbing Design Coordinator working on plumbing system designs at an integrated design firm. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, community-first design solutions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineers, architects, project designers, and project managers in the execution of integrated building designs.
Support the design and documentation of plumbing systems through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
Coordinate fire protection systems design, as required based on Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Prepare engineering calculations, system layouts, and technical documentation.
Research, evaluate, and help specify plumbing systems, equipment, and materials appropriate to project goals.
Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, RFIs, and related documentation.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated and high-performing design solutions.
Contribute to the production of high-quality construction documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
Collaborate with and mentor junior team members while receiving mentorship from senior engineers, designers, and project leaders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience, with a focus on plumbing system design.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Commitment to the integrated, multidisciplinary design process and collaborative teamwork.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Dedication to producing high-quality construction documents and technical deliverables.
Ability to work independently while demonstrating initiative, creativity, and sound technical judgment.
Passion for innovative design and thoughtful project implementation.
Experience with the design of medical gas, laboratory, and/or fire protection systems.
Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) credential, or equivalent.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
Benefits package including Vacation, Sick Leave, Health and Dental Insurance, 401(k).
8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1.2M and impacted 848 LPA employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

plumbing system designengineering calculationssystem layoutstechnical documentationdesign developmentconstruction documentationfire protection systems designmedical gas designlaboratory design

Soft Skills

collaborative teamworkstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationattention to detailinitiativecreativitysound technical judgmentmentorshiphigh-quality deliverables

Certifications

Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD)Bachelor's degree in Engineering