Senior Plumbing Engineer

Public Health, Hydraulic Services and Plumbing Engineering Americas Region

CHI00006K

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – one that encourages individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are currently seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to join us in our Chicago Office, to work on design plumbing and fire protection systems including domestic cold-water systems, domestic hot water systems, specialty water systems, sanitary drainage and vent systems, storm drainage systems, natural gas distribution systems, laboratory gas systems, grease waste systems, acid waste and vent systems, other specialty plumbing and fire suppression systems.

This role supports a broad range of building types, with opportunities to contribute to technically complex and mission-critical facilities.

The Opportunity

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings and structures across a variety of market sectors. Prepare drawings detailing system designs, including plumbing schedules, floor plans, enlarged plans, details, and riser diagrams.
• Prepare sketches and narratives for SD packages; develop Revit drawings for DD deliverables and construction documents.
• Perform system design calculations, code analysis, and maintain accurate design records.
• Select and specify equipment for use in building systems.
• Prepare written reports describing proposed systems and design alternatives.
• Develop project-specific specifications tailored to client and project needs.
• Coordinate work with engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish requirements and resolve design issues.
• Incorporate sustainable and res...