Plumbing Designer - Entry Level

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Plumbing Designer to join our MEP team. You will design and coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems across a wide variety of project types, where your contributions are visible and your work gets built.

Responsibilities

Designing plumbing and fire protection systems — domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, medical gas, fire suppression, and more

Producing construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD

Coordinating with our MEP team across disciplines

Assisting with site surveys and field verification

Applying and staying current with relevant codes — Illinois Plumbing Code, IPC, and NFPA

Qualifications

Familiarity with CAD, drafting, or design software — professional experience, trade background, or technical coursework all count

A talent for spatial and systems thinking

Someone who takes ownership of their work and stays on top of their own workload

A clear, collaborative communicator

Genuine interest in building a long-term career in plumbing design

Transferable skills from nontraditional backgrounds are welcome — aptitude and potential matter more to us than a conventional career path.

Helpful but Not Required

Revit or AutoCAD experience specifically

Background in construction, trades, engineering, or a related technical field

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification or interest in pursuing certification is a plus

Benefits

Year-end bonus: Discretionary, reflecting company performance and individual factors including merit, seniority, and expertise

Hybrid work schedule, negotiable

Flexible hours

Health, dental, & vision insurance

FSA: Pre-tax dollars for medical & dependent care

401(k) with employer match

PTO: Vacation time that grows with tenure, paid holidays, parental leave

Professional development: Employees who choose to pursue certifications are reimbursed for exam fees and renewals

Life in Champaign-Urbana

Not local? Champaign-Urbana is a small city with big-city amenities and culture — salaries go a lot further here than they would in a larger market.

Not local? Champaign-Urbana is a small city with big-city amenities and culture — salaries go a lot further here than they would in a larger market.

Named one of Livability’s 2024 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

2 hours to Chicago & St. Louis but 29% lower cost of living than Chicago

Nightlife, music, dining, Big Ten sports

Parks & outdoor spaces, Museums, galleries, & performing arts

Family-friendly activities and attractionsCompany Description

GHR Engineers & Associates, Inc. is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) consulting firm. Since 1949, we have built our reputation through quality work, integrity, and service.

We design the systems that make buildings functional, sustainable, and safe, working across healthcare, K–12, commercial, municipal, and specialty building types.

We’re a close-knit team of about 20 people. We treat our employees like people with lives and commitments outside the office, and our retention speaks to that. Our team includes people who have been with us from one to thirty years.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. We benefit from the many perspectives our people bring, and we’re committed to continuing to grow.

Full-time

Hybrid remote