About Us Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Vision Reimaging infrastructure to improve lives and communities.
Our Mission Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.
Our Values
Caring
Excellence
Impact
Innovation
Inclusion
Safety
Job Overview We are seeking a new Lead Plumbing Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Lead Plumbing Engineer, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our Chicago, IL and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as plumbing lead from concept through construction closeout, owning plumbing scope, schedule, and deliverables with minimal oversight
Lead the full plumbing design scope on projects, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, specialty piping systems, and construction administration
Develop plumbing drawings and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD and coordinate integration with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines
Review designs for compliance with the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code, IPC, and other applicable codes and standards
Prepare technical documentation and support permit submittals to the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other authorities having jurisdiction
Interface directly with clients, architects, and contractors to present and defend plumbing design decisions
Lead plumbing coordination meetings and resolve cross discipline conflicts related to routing, equipment, utilities, and installation
Conduct field visits for site surveys, installation reviews, troubleshooting, and construction support
Support the design and coordination of plumbing systems serving a variety of project types, including commercial, residential, public sector, higher education, industrial, and mission critical facilities
Support budgeting, estimating, and proposal development for plumbing scopes, including writing technical content for pursuits
Develop and enforce plumbing design standards, templates, and QA/QC processes for the team
Mentor junior staff and support the overall growth of the plumbing and MEP team
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design) required; PE license in Illinois a plus
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in plumbing engineering design, with demonstrated ability to independently lead projects
Strong working knowledge of the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code, IPC, IECC, and other relevant codes and standards
Experience preparing and reviewing permit documents for the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other Illinois authorities having jurisdiction
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for plumbing design
Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar project collaboration platforms
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markups and collaboration
Proficiency in pipe sizing and system calculation tools and Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to lead client discussions and coordinate across disciplines
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Project experience across sectors such as residential, public sector, higher education, industrial, or mission critical
Preferred Qualifications
PE Licensure in Illinois and other states
Fire protection design experience, including sprinkler system layout and coordination, standpipes, fire pumps, and applicable NFPA standards
Ability to coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems together across complex building projects
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Permit experience outside Illinois, with knowledge of regional code variations and ability to adapt designs to local requirements
Experience with specialty plumbing systems such as compressed air, medical gas, lab piping, or industrial/process utility systems
Field experience with system installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Benefits
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
Salary Range: $149,760 - 180,960, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
