Plumbing Designer

About Barton Associates

Barton Associates is a premier, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a storied history of providing innovative MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/Fire Protection) design, and architectural lighting solutions. With 6 office locations, we are committed to delivering excellence in the built environment.

We take immense pride in being an Employee-Owned Firm. That means our success is your success, a fact reflected in our culture and our numerous accolades:

• Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 100 MEP Design Firm Nationally
• Best Places to Work in PA

At Barton Associates, we don’t just build systems; we build careers where every employee has a stake in the outcome.

The Role

Barton Associates is seeking a Plumbing Designer to join our Philadelphia office. This position is responsible for designing and documenting plumbing systems for a variety of building projects from initial layout through construction administration. The successful candidate will apply plumbing codes, perform system calculations, prepare construction documents, and coordinate with project teams throughout the design and construction process. Fire protection experience is strongly preferred, while HVAC design experience is beneficial but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems including domestic cold and hot water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and natural gas/propane distribution systems.
• Layout sanitary and vent systems utilizing appropriate venting strategies based on project requirements.
• Size domestic water systems and fuel gas piping, including load calculations, pressure analysis, and regulator selection.
• Design and coordinate medical gas systems for healthcare projects in accordance with NFPA 99 and FGI requirements.
• Produce construction documents in Revit, including plans, risers, details, schedules, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Apply applicable plumbing, fuel gas, state, and local codes to project designs.
• Support fire protection design and documentation efforts.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients throughout project execution.
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct site surveys, and support construction administration activities.