Sr. Plumbing Designer

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to help shape high-performance buildings through thoughtful, resilient plumbing system design? AECOM’s Ohio Buildings + Places team is seeking a Senior Plumbing Designer to play a key role in delivering complex, technically rigorous projects across a wide range of market sectors.

This position is ideal for an experienced plumbing professional who combines strong technical execution with independence, critical thinking, and a collaborative mindset—someone who takes pride in design quality, constructability, and mentoring developing staff. This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of AECOM’s Columbus office.

 About the Ohio Buildings + Places Team

AECOM’s Ohio Buildings + Places practice—anchored in Columbus and Cleveland—is one of the firm’s most established and high-performing regional teams. Our integrated services include architecture, interiors, building systems engineering, structural engineering, urbanism and planning, advisory services, and digital delivery.

We collaborate across AECOM business lines and regions to deliver integrated solutions for Corporate Workplace, Commercial, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Justice, Logistics, Laboratory, and Higher Education clients. Design quality, technical rigor, and long-term performance are central to our work.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Plumbing Designer, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and coordination of plumbing systems from concept through construction administration, supporting both new construction and complex renovation projects.

Technical Design & Execution

• Design and document plumbing systems for high-performance buildings, including domestic water, sanitary and vent systems, storm drainage, medical gas, compressed air, and specialty systems as required.

• Serve as the plumbing discipline lead on projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and constructability.

• Independently perform primary plumbing design tasks, including system layouts, sizing calculations, and specification development.

• Apply established engineering and design procedures while adapting solutions to address project-specific challenges.

• Identify discrepancies in design data, drawings, or calculations and proactively develop solutions.

• Stay current with applicable codes, standards, and technologies related to plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Execute plumbing design from concept through construction administration, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.

• Coordinate plumbing and medical gas systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.

• Clearly communicate complex system concepts during early design phases and in project meetings with internal teams and clients.

• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support informed design decisions.

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; support construction administration activities as needed.

• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values accountability, learning, and excellence.  Connect with other subject matter experts throughout the US, and contribute to the technical excellence of AECOM's global practice

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure conformance with applicable codes, standards, and established design practices.

• Support project quality control reviews and verify technical adequacy of plumbing designs.

• Deliver accurate, well-coordinated documents that support constructability and long-term system performance.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and direction to entry-level designers and engineers, supporting skill development and technical growth.

• Contribute to structured training and knowledge-sharing efforts to strengthen overall team capability.

• Work collaboratively with project managers, discipline leads, and office leadership to achieve project and business goals.

• Establish yourself as a trusted technical leader and mentor within the Ohio B+P team and a subject matter expert within AECOM's overall US Practice.

Proposals & Practice Support

• Assist with proposal development by contributing technical input, narratives, and scope clarification.

• Prepare technical documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Success in the Role

In your first year, you will:

• Successfully deliver plumbing designs on multiple projects with strong quality, coordination, and schedule performance.

• Be recognized as a dependable technical resource within the plumbing discipline.

• Support junior staff development through consistent guidance and mentoring.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects.​

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 6+ years of relevant plumbing design experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of plumbing design experience within a consulting engineering or design-build environment.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable plumbing and building codes, including IPC, IMC, IECC, and relevant ASHRAE standards.

• Proficiency in plumbing systems design, including sanitary drainage and venting, domestic water and hot water systems, storm drainage, medical gas systems, and compressed air.

• Experience in federal, healthcare, laboratory, mission critical, and corporate commercial/mixed-use markets.

• Experience with LEED and sustainable design initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related coursework preferred.

• CPD (Certified Plumbing Designer) and/or Professional Engineer licensure preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related site visits.

Additional Information

• This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Why Join AECOM Ohio B+P

• Work on technically challenging, meaningful projects across diverse market sectors.

• Collaborate with a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team committed to quality and innovation.

• Grow your career within a globally respected firm that values mentorship, technical excellence, and professional development.

• Contribute to projects that improve communities and deliver long-term value.

If you’re a senior plumbing designer who values quality, collaboration, and thoughtful system design, we’d love to hear from you.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.