Plumbing Designer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Job Type: Full-Time Start: Immediate

Salary: $80,000–$90,000+ depending on experience

About the Opportunity: Bluebird Staffing is hiring on behalf of a client for a Plumbing Designer to join their MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineering team in Indianapolis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plumbing Designer or an entry-level candidate looking to build a career in MEP engineering. No college degree is required.

What You'll Do: Design domestic hot and cold water systems Design sanitary waste and vent systems Design storm drainage and natural gas systems Work with specialty plumbing systems as needed Perform plumbing calculations, including pipe sizing, fixture units, water pressure/flow, pumps, hot-water demand, and gas sizing Develop plumbing floor plans, restroom plans, riser diagrams, isometric drawings, equipment connection details, schedules, and construction details Apply applicable plumbing and building codes and accessibility requirements Coordinate plumbing designs with HVAC, electrical, structural, and architectural plans Identify and resolve design conflicts and clashes Coordinate pipe elevations, ceiling-space requirements, penetrations, and equipment locations with other disciplines Qualifications 2+ years of plumbing design experience preferred Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply No college degree required Knowledge of plumbing systems, construction documents, and applicable codes Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability and willingness to learn and grow within the role Compensation & Bonus$80,000–$90,000 for entry-level candidates Salary increases based on experience and level of responsibility Merit-based bonus program weighted on a 1–5 scale Employees start at a level of 3, with bonus potential increasing or decreasing based on individual contributions Bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on company success