← Search all jobs

Commercial Plumbing Designer

Cyfle

Fairfax, VA · Posted October 22, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at Cyfle

More in Virginia job market · Energy & Utilities · Design jobs

More roles at Cyfle

Similar jobs

Where Fairfax, VA ranks

Where Fairfax, VA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

Rankings about design jobs

Design jobs · Top Design employers · All rankings

How AI is used in this kind of work

AI use among health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors is little observed so far. Measured exposure for health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors: 0% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

  • Excel
  • Autocad
  • Sharepoint
  • Mep

About the job

Salary: $72,500.00

We have partnered with a large engineering firm in the Fairfax, VA area to provide them with a Commercial Plumbing Designer. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Commercial Plumbing Designer :

#1. 4+ years of design experience of commercial projects

#2. Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification or ability to take exam within 3 months

#3. Proficient in Autocad MEP

Responsibilities of the Commercial Plumbing Designer :

Perform plumbing calculations for residential, multi-family and small commercial projects using International Plumbing Codes.

Design and prepare plumbing drawings for systems including sanitary waste, vent, storm, and domestic water distribution.

Design and prepare plumbing drawings for gas distribution systems using calculations and sizing requirements as per IPC and IFGC.

Select schedules, sizing, and components of plumbing fixtures, drains, and equipment.

Prepare plumbing construction drawings using AutoCAD MEP

Analyze plumbing engineering problems and formulate solutions.

Communicate any auditing areas to Management and provide options for resolution.

Manage project flow and deadlines efficiently and in a timely manner.

Receive and understand client constraints.

Manage and control all data through Excel and SharePoint

Understand current IECC, IMC, IPC, IBC, IRC, IFGC, and state codes.

Learn new engineering skills and take continued education seminars as needed or required.

Organize scope into major categories to outline deliverables and milestones.

Determine primary timetable for deliverables.

Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems

Requirements of the Commercial Plumbing Designer :

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Candidate must have an EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) or be willing to take the EIT Exam within 3 months of hire.

4 to 6 years of relevant work experience in commercial projects including 4-story Townhomes o Apartment Buildings

Condo Buildings

1-story commercial projects including but not limited to office (tenant) fit outs, garages, restaurants, and lounges

Thorough understanding of AutoCAD MEP

Advanced Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP

Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Excellent communication skills, organizational and work coordination skills, and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position

Must exhibit professional behaviors and maintain high ethical standards

Other Key Requirements:

100% onsite, in-office role. NO REMOTE candidates.

No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Commercial Plumbing Designer :

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short / Long Term Disability

401 (k) Retirement Plan

About the Company:

Cyfle is a global business dedicated to connecting talents worldwide. Our comprehensive RPO services, placement services, and training services help businesses unlock their full potential.