Plumbing Engineer

Location: Hybrid – Austin, TX
Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 (DOE)
Total Compensation Value: $120,000 – $160,000

Experience: 5–10 years
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Waterloo MEP Engineering is seeking a talented Plumbing Engineer to join our Austin office in a hybrid role. You’ll lead the design of plumbing systems for commercial, educational, institutional, and specialty projects while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across disciplines. This position offers flexibility—whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or move toward project management and leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Design complete plumbing systems, including domestic hot/cold water, sanitary waste & vent, natural gas, and fire sprinkler systems.

• Own projects with minimal oversight, ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

• Review and approve drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration across the MEP team.

• Support project management, client engagement, and business development.

• Work on diverse projects such as:

  • Educational facilities (K-12 and higher ed)

  • Commercial kitchens, offices, and labs

  • Institutional and municipal facilities

  • (Bonus) Healthcare and high-rise developments

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of plumbing engineering experience with strong technical expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (PE license strongly preferred).

• In-depth knowledge of plumbing and fire protection codes/standards.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and related design tools.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Growth Opportunities

• Choose your career path—advance as a technical expert or pursue project management leadership.

• Clear pathways to team leadership and organizational impact.

• Flexible hybrid work environment with mentorship and professional development.

Company Profile: Waterloo MEP Engineering

Collaborate. Innovate. Create.

Waterloo MEP Engineering is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consulting firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. We deliver creative engineering solutions that balance sustainability, system performance, construction budgets, and design aesthetics.

Our Mission

To develop creative engineering solutions and lasting partnerships that yield exceptional buildings.

Core Values

• Family – People-first culture that values relationships.

• Integrity – Delivering with honesty and professionalism.

• Service – Committed to excellence for clients and communities.

• Adaptation – Flexible, forward-thinking, and responsive to change.

• Communication – Transparent and collaborative at every stage.

• Commitment – Dedicated to quality and client success.

Why Join Waterloo?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, design-driven engineering team.

• Work on projects that shape communities across Texas.

• Thrive in a collaborative, people-centered culture with hybrid flexibility.

• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development.

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