Plumbing Design Engineer

Actalent
Owings Mills, MD

Job Title: Plumbing Design Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer with over 7 years of design experience using Revit and AutoCAD for building plumbing systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the building and construction industry, working on diverse projects such as healthcare, K-12, higher education, government, and mission-critical facilities. This role requires not only design skills but also the ability to work with distributors to order materials, ensuring the correct materials are used for each project. Candidates with healthcare or medical gas design experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design building plumbing systems using Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Work under project managers to complete design projects.
  • Collaborate on projects in healthcare, education, government, and mission-critical sectors.
  • Coordinate with distributors to procure the correct materials for projects.
  • Apply knowledge of materials specific to each project.
Essential Skills
  • 7+ years of design experience in building plumbing systems.
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with national, state, and local building codes, energy codes, and industry standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification is preferred.
  • Experience with medical gas design is a plus.
  • Experience in healthcare design is advantageous.
  • EIT status or pending PE licensure is recommended.
  • Water/Waste Water background is preferred but not required.
Work Environment

The position is based in a newly renovated office in Owings Mills, MD, with approximately 65 staff members. The work culture is highly collaborative, with a linear flat team structure. Employees work in-office from Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:45 pm, and have the flexibility to work from home for a 6-hour day on Fridays. The firm values professional development, offering mentoring, in-house seminars, and financial support for participation in technical organizations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Owings Mills, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Owings Mills,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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