Project Design Engineer (Commercial Plumbing)

TL;DR

Project Design Engineer (Commercial Plumbing): Transform conceptual ideas into full Revit/CAD designs for high-tech facilities like data centers, bio-pharma plants, and semiconductor plants with an accent on CDA systems, nitrogen piping, and multi-million-dollar industrial kitchens. Focus on leading design meetings, coordinating with architects and engineers, managing RFIs, and ensuring permit-ready drawings under California regulations.

Location: San Jose, CA (95131)

Company

Premier fast-growing commercial mechanical contractor tackling complex ground-up projects in California as a design-assist partner for data centers, bio-pharma facilities, and semiconductor plants.

What you will do

• Transform conceptual builds into full Revit/CAD designs for high-tech and industrial facilities.
• Lead design meetings and coordinate with external trade partners, architects, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
• Manage full design lifecycle from initial sketches to city plan check responses and permit-ready sets.
• Draft technical RFIs and update drawings based on field and city feedback.
• Collaborate with VP during preconstruction on innovative and buildable designs.
• Contribute to high-level estimating (5-10% time) to help win work.

Requirements

• Expert-level commercial plumbing knowledge.
• Proven design-build experience from concept to completion.
• Absolute proficiency in California Plumbing Code (CPC).
• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills.
• History of long-term tenures and career stability.
• Comprehensive project portfolio with resume.

Culture & Benefits

• High-visibility role reporting directly to VP with clear career trajectory.
• Stability of prominent industry leader with energy of growing firm.
• Major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory sick pay.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify.