Full Job Description
Help shape high-performance, resilient buildings through smart, constructable plumbing design. AECOM's **Ohio Buildings + Places** team is looking for a **Senior Plumbing Designer** to lead technically complex projects across diverse market sectors-all within a collaborative, high-performing environment. This is a **hybrid role based in Columbus, OH**.
**Why AECOM Ohio B+P?**
Our **Ohio Buildings + Places** team-based in Columbus and Cleveland-is one of AECOM's most established and respected practices. We deliver integrated design solutions across workplace, healthcare, federal, education, mission-critical, and advanced technology markets, with a strong focus on quality, performance, and collaboration.
**What You'll Do**
As a Senior Plumbing Designer, you'll take ownership of plumbing system design from concept through construction, delivering coordinated, code-compliant, and buildable solutions for both new construction and renovations.
- Lead plumbing design for complex building projects, including domestic water, sanitary/vent, storm, medical gas, compressed air, and specialty systems
- Serve as the plumbing discipline lead-driving technical quality, constructability, and coordination
- Perform system layouts, sizing calculations, and specifications with minimal oversight
- Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection teams
- Support construction administration through site visits, submittal and RFI reviews
- Identify and solve design challenges proactively, applying codes, standards, and best practices
**Lead, Mentor, Elevate**
- Mentor junior designers and engineers, supporting technical growth and confidence
- Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team
- Build credibility as a trusted technical leader within Ohio and AECOM's broader US practice
**Contribute Beyond Projects**
- Provide technical input for proposals, scopes, and client deliverables
- Collaborate with project managers and leadership to meet project and business goals
**Qualifications**
**Minimum:**
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of plumbing design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
**Preferred:**
- **8+ years** in consulting or design-build environments
- Strong knowledge of IPC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE, and related codes
- Experience in healthcare, federal, labs, mission-critical, or commercial projects
- LEED or sustainable design experience
- CPD and/or PE licensure
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively
**Additional Information**
- This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
