About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Plumbing Designer to join their Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team in Saint Petersburg, FL. In this role you’ll help develop plumbing and fire protection system layouts and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD, support coordination across disciplines, assist with design calculations and construction administration, and grow technical skills through mentorship and hands-on project work.

• Estimated pay (source data): $67,352 per year (estimated)

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Responsibilities

• Develop plumbing and fire protection system layouts and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Assist with plumbing fixture counts, pipe sizing, and basic design calculations.
• Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Support preparation of project specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal teams and clients.
• Assist with construction administration: review submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits as needed.
• Apply plumbing and building codes and follow Confidential Client design standards.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship, training, and practical project experience.

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Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, construction technology, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or an engineering/engineering-technology discipline preferred.
• 0–3 years’ related experience (internships, co-ops or entry-level professional experience welcome).
• Revit experience is required; AutoCAD, Bluebeam or other CAD/BIM software is a plus.
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems, construction drawings, or building design principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and a desire to grow a career in MEP design.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package and professional development programs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (BCBSM listed in source).
• Company profit sharing.
• Flexible spending & health savings account options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid professional association membership and tuition/certification reimbursement.
• Volunteer service leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability options.
• Voluntary wellness program and internal training / development programs.

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Why You’ll Like Working with Our Client

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team focused on community-centered projects across commercial, healthcare, education, municipal, industrial, and institutional markets. This is a hands-on role with strong mentorship, clear growth paths, and opportunities to contribute to projects that improve communities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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