Plumbing Designer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Engineering design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, construction technology, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering or engineering technology discipline is preferred.
- 0–3 years of experience in plumbing, MEP, building systems design, drafting (internship, co-op, vocational, or professional experience is welcomed).
- Experience with Revit is required. AutoCAD, Bluebeam or other CAD/BIM software, is a plus
- Basic understanding of plumbing systems, construction drawings, or building design principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary project teams.
- A desire to learn, grow, and build a career in MEP design.
Full description
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.
With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse, 800+ member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.
We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.
What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors
As a Plumbing Designer, you'll play an important role in our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team, contributing to the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, educational, municipal, industrial, and institutional projects. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers, helping develop coordinated building system designs that improve functionality, efficiency, and sustainability.
We're looking for a motivated entry-level professional who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. Whether you're launching your career or building on early design experience, you'll receive mentorship, hands-on project experience, and opportunities to expand your technical expertise while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop plumbing and fire protection system layouts and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Assist with plumbing fixture counts, pipe sizing, and other design calculations.
- Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines.
- Support the preparation of project specifications, reports, and other technical documentation.
- Participate in project coordination meetings with internal teams and clients.
- Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and participating in site visits.
- Apply plumbing codes, building codes, and OHM design standards throughout the design process.
- Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship, training, and hands-on project experience.
Requirements
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, construction technology, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering or engineering technology discipline is preferred.