Plumbing Design Engineer

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Are you a Plumbing Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience looking to grow your career?

Join our award-winning team. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for over a decade, P2S offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions make a real impact. We’re seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer to lead healthcare-focused projects in our Irvine office. If you're passionate about technical excellence, client service, and mentoring others, we’d love to hear from you.

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

Salary Range: $122,000-$143,520, based on experience

Career Level: Mid to Senior

Location: Irvine, CA

General Responsibilities

As a Plumbing Design Engineer, you will lead all phases of healthcare-related projects—from proposal development through construction completion. You’ll apply advanced engineering concepts, manage complex design and documentation efforts, and oversee budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination. You’ll also mentor junior engineers and contribute to business development initiatives.

Design & Technical Leadership

• Apply advanced engineering concepts to solve complex plumbing design challenges
• Develop specifications (including Division 1) and construction estimates for large healthcare projects
• Perform complex engineering and economic calculations and modeling
• Troubleshoot operating systems and resolve technical disputes
• Peer review large-scale designs and reports

Project Management

• Administer project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Seal drawings and provide direction to design teams is a plus
• Manage multiple large projects involving senior engineers and subconsultants
• Lead construction meetings and produce documentation, including punch lists and meeting reports

Business Development

• Representing P2S in client presentations and professional organizations is a plus

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• California Professional Engineering (PE) License or CPD registration (preferred)
• PE registration in other states is a plus

Experience Required

• 10+ years of plumbing design and project management experience
• Strong knowledge of HCAI codes and standards, FGI Guidelines, and NFPA-99
• Comfortable presenting complex engineering concepts to clients and stakeholders

Working Knowledge

• California Plumbing Code
• National Plumbing Code
• California Energy Code
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam
• Revit
• AutoCAD (a plus)

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What sets P2S apart?
For 15 years in a row, P2S has been regarded as a “Best Place to Work” by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training/professional memberships, and more. - we aim to attract the best talent and keep them here

Learn more about what it means to work at P2S: https://www.p2sinc.com/join

P2S is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more. 

Benefits
Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include-

• 13 Observed Company paid holidays a year
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans such as: Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Training Assistance
• 401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.  We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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