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Plumbing Design Technician

Mead & Hunt, Scottsdale, AZ, United States


Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee‑owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Building Engineering team as a Plumbing Design Technician. This exciting opportunity is available at any of the following office locations: Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Denver, CO; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Dallas, TX; and Bloomington, MN. Additionally, this position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring at least three days per week onsite at our office—an excellent opportunity to enjoy both in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

Assist with the plumbing design of multiple projects of various sizes.

Prepare reports and studies.

Select, specify, and estimate costs of plumbing system equipment and fixtures.

Perform calculations as required.

Conduct periodic construction site inspections.

Other tasks as assigned.

Entrance onto military bases is an essential function of this position; candidates must be able to pass federal, state, and/or local agency background checks. A valid driver’s license and approximately up to 25% travel will be required.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.

At least 5 years of relevant plumbing design experience.

OR

No degree, must have at least 7 years of relevant plumbing design experience.

Preferred Experience

Assist with the plumbing design of complex projects including fire suppression / sprinkler, compressed air / gas, laboratory water / gas and medical gas design.

Perform calculations for system layout and sizing.

Use Revit to create bid document drawings.

Design systems for Federal Government projects.

Knowledge of plumbing, fire protection and building codes.

ASPE Certified Plumbing in Design (CPD) certification is preferred.

Wisconsin Designer of Engineering System (DES) - Plumbing license is preferred.

Experience or familiarity with generative AI‑driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self‑motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities

Employee‑Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H‑1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $36.00 to $49.00 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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