Confidential Recruiting Partners
Junior Plumbing Engineer (EIT) | MEP Design | Austin, TX
Austin, Texas, US
Role snapshot
Confidential Recruiting Partners is hiring a Junior Plumbing Engineer (EIT) | MEP Design | Austin, TX on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, Texas, US.
- Company
- Confidential Recruiting Partners
- Location
- Austin, Texas, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Pay listed
- $80,000 - $120,000
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Confidential Recruiting Partners publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Junior Plumbing Engineer (EIT) to support the planning, design, and construction administration of plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, and municipal projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking to develop technical expertise within the MEP industry while working alongside licensed Professional Engineers. The role offers exposure to system design, engineering calculations, construction documentation, project coordination, and field investigations.
No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Responsibilities:
- Participate in site visits, surveys, and construction inspections.
- Maintain project documentation and assist with project delivery efforts.
- Support quality control reviews and engineering coordination activities.
- Participate in technical training and professional development programs.
- Research and apply applicable plumbing codes and industry standards.
- Prepare and modify construction drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams throughout project execution.
- Support construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field observations.
- Assist with the design of domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm drainage, and specialty plumbing systems.
- Perform engineering calculations including pipe sizing, fixture counts, water demand, drainage system analysis, and equipment selection.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project environment.
- Understanding of plumbing systems and engineering fundamentals.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Experience supporting engineering design projects within building systems, MEP, or related disciplines.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
- 2-5 years of engineering experience.
- MEP consulting engineering experience.
- Knowledge of IPC, UPC, and applicable building codes.
- Experience preparing construction documents and performing engineering calculations.
Benefits & Perks:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Pension Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Assistance