About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions for the global life sciences and food & beverage industries.

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Plumbing Engineer I to join their engineering team in Irvine, CA. This role supports the design and engineering of plumbing systems—sanitary waste drainage and venting, storm water, plumbing services, and related building support systems—under the direction of the project Engineer-of-Record or Lead Plumbing Engineer.

Estimated annual salary: $69,623 (estimate from source).

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What You’ll Do

• Support drainage and fixture calculations, utility assessments, design reports, and code evaluations.
• Produce drainage and service plans, schedules, installation details, and specifications.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD/BIM tools to develop plumbing design documentation.
• Assist with studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Conduct basic field investigations and surveys to coordinate design with existing systems.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, manufacturers, trade partners, and other internal/external team members to ensure constructible designs.
• Perform discipline design calculations and contribute to cross-discipline coordination under supervision.

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Minimum Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical option.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (design firm experience preferred).
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam registration or completion preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing system design, sanitary waste drainage and venting, storm water systems, and service piping.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• LEED, WELL, or other sustainable-design accreditation or pursuit preferred.
• Practical experience performing engineering calculations for plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with plumbing codes and the ability to interface with clients and external partners.
• Experience conducting field surveys and preparing field reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multi-discipline project teams.

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Workplace & Employment Details

• Location: Irvine, CA (on-site or as required by project needs).
• Employment type: Full-time (typical for this role; final terms set by our client).
• This position may require background screening and other pre-employment checks.

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Benefits & Culture

• Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to meet individual and family needs.
• You will join multidisciplinary teams delivering technically rigorous, sustainable facilities for life sciences and food & beverage clients.
• Confidential Client is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and employment.

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Legal & Accessibility

• Employment is contingent on successful background screening as required by our client.
• If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, please contact the employer to request an accommodation or alternative application process.

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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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