Plumbing Designer - Life Sciences

Plumbing Designer - Life Sciences

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Plumbing Designer III plays a key role in supporting the design and documentation of plumbing systems across a variety of project types. Working under the supervision of the project's Engineer-of-Record, this role handles intermediate complexity tasks and contributes to the development of coordinated, constructible, and code-compliant designs.

This position involves close collaboration with architects, engineers, designers, and external partners. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, field investigations, independent design work, red-to-black markup reviews, and the production of discipline-specific deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure coordinated and complete plumbing designs.
• Support all phases of design, including programming, planning, feasibility, concept development, detailed design, construction documentation, and administration.
• Assist with 3D modeling and design using Revit and AutoCAD MEP.
• Conduct field investigations and site surveys to inform design decisions.
• Perform independent design tasks and review markups for accuracy and completeness.
• Interface with clients and external partners to support project execution.
• Plan and manage plumbing design tasks across multiple projects.
• Travel as needed for client development, site visits, and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including plumbing and building codes.
• Coordinate with architectural, engineering, and construction teams to ensure efficient and accurate project delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical trade school certification, or equivalent experience in plumbing design within an AEC firm.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including field experience in design or construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASPE CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design) certification.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD MEP.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with plumbing codes and industry standards.
• Experience with building codes and their application in design.
• Hands-on experience designing systems such as:
• Domestic cold and hot water
• Non-potable and soft water
• Tepid water and natural gas
• Specialty service piping (e.g., N2, O2, CO2, compressed air)
• Sanitary waste/venting and stormwater
• Specialty waste/drainage systems (e.g., process and biological waste)
• Understanding of cGMPs and experience with advanced technology projects (e.g., R&D labs, biotech, pharma, food & nutrition, consumer products).
• Ability to perform basic plumbing design calculations under engineering supervision.
• Strong coordination skills across disciplines and with external partners.
• Solid working knowledge of applicable building codes and technical aspects of CRB's market sectors.