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Plumbing Designer
Design Associate I
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Plumbing Designer - Design Associate I to support MEP projects with a primary focus on plumbing design and Revit-based production. Working under close supervision and in collaboration with senior designers and engineers, this role will help prepare coordinated design and construction documents for new construction and renovation projects. The ideal candidate brings foundational knowledge of building systems, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing practical, code-compliant plumbing solutions.
A hybrid working arrangement is available for this position.
What You'll Do :
•    Support the design and documentation of plumbing systems for building projects, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and related systems under the guidance of senior staff.Â
•    Develop and revise Revit models, plans, details, schedules, and construction documents for MEP and plumbing design deliverables.   Â
•    disciplines to identify and resolve design conflicts.Â
•    Assist with design calculations, equipment and fixture selections, specifications, reports, and other technical documentation.Â
•    Research applicable plumbing codes, building standards, and industry practices to support project compliance.Â
•    Prepare schematic and design development documents, final contract documents, and record drawings.Â
•    Assist with construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and addendum preparation.Â
•    Participate in internal quality reviews and incorporate comments accurately and promptly.Â
•    Collaborate with project teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.Â
•    Perform additional duties as assigned to support project delivery and team needs.
What You Need to Succeed:
Minimum QualificationsÂ
•    Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology, drafting/design, or a related field
•    3-5 years of related design, drafting, or building systems experience.Â
•    Coursework, internship experience, or professional experience supporting MEP or plumbing design.Â
•    Working knowledge of Revit, with the ability to create and modify models and construction documents.Â
•    Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.Â
•    Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.Â
•    Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.Â
Preferred QualificationsÂ
•    Experience producing plumbing design documents in Revit for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or other building projects.Â
•    Familiarity with BIM coordination and clash-resolution workflows.Â
•    Basic knowledge of plumbing codes, fixture requirements, piping systems, and construction documentation standards.Â
•    Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $63,701-$80,263 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose UsÂ
•    Medical, dental, and vision insuranceÂ
•    401(k) Retirement PlanÂ
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)Â
•    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Â
•    Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverageÂ
•    Professional and personal developmentÂ
•    Generous paid time offÂ
•    Commuter and wellness benefits
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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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