Lead Plumbing Engineer-2604220JC01
Ardmore Roderick
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$149,760 - $180,960 USD yearly
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Vision
Reimaging infrastructure to improve lives and communities.
Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.
Our Values
We are seeking a new Lead Plumbing Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Lead Plumbing Engineer, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our Chicago, IL and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
Salary Range: $149,760 - 180,960, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Vision
Reimaging infrastructure to improve lives and communities.
Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.
Our Values
- Caring
- Excellence
- Impact
- Innovation
- Inclusion
- Safety
We are seeking a new Lead Plumbing Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Lead Plumbing Engineer, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our Chicago, IL and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as plumbing lead from concept through construction closeout, owning plumbing scope, schedule, and deliverables with minimal oversight
- Lead the full plumbing design scope on projects, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, specialty piping systems, and construction administration
- Develop plumbing drawings and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD and coordinate integration with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines
- Review designs for compliance with the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code, IPC, and other applicable codes and standards
- Prepare technical documentation and support permit submittals to the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other authorities having jurisdiction
- Interface directly with clients, architects, and contractors to present and defend plumbing design decisions
- Lead plumbing coordination meetings and resolve cross discipline conflicts related to routing, equipment, utilities, and installation
- Conduct field visits for site surveys, installation reviews, troubleshooting, and construction support
- Support the design and coordination of plumbing systems serving a variety of project types, including commercial, residential, public sector, higher education, industrial, and mission critical facilities
- Support budgeting, estimating, and proposal development for plumbing scopes, including writing technical content for pursuits
- Develop and enforce plumbing design standards, templates, and QA/QC processes for the team
- Mentor junior staff and support the overall growth of the plumbing and MEP team
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design) required; PE license in Illinois a plus
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in plumbing engineering design, with demonstrated ability to independently lead projects
- Strong working knowledge of the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code, IPC, IECC, and other relevant codes and standards
- Experience preparing and reviewing permit documents for the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other Illinois authorities having jurisdiction
- Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for plumbing design
- Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar project collaboration platforms
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markups and collaboration
- Proficiency in pipe sizing and system calculation tools and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to lead client discussions and coordinate across disciplines
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Project experience across sectors such as residential, public sector, higher education, industrial, or mission critical
- PE Licensure in Illinois and other states
- Fire protection design experience, including sprinkler system layout and coordination, standpipes, fire pumps, and applicable NFPA standards
- Ability to coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems together across complex building projects
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Permit experience outside Illinois, with knowledge of regional code variations and ability to adapt designs to local requirements
- Experience with specialty plumbing systems such as compressed air, medical gas, lab piping, or industrial/process utility systems
- Field experience with system installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
Salary Range: $149,760 - 180,960, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.