Entry Level Plumbing Engineer Jobs
New grad plumbing engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or portfolio of design work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like PAE Consulting Engineers, Smith Seckman Reid, and LaBella Associates hiring at this level now.
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The Opportunity
PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Plumbing Design Engineering Intern to join our team in any one of our major office locations, including: San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Denver, CO, Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA.
Who We Are
PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.
About The Program
Our internship program provides hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design. The 10 to 12 week paid program gives interns the opportunity to learn about the building design industry from a traditional viewpoint, and to learn the PAE and LUMA way. We have internships in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, regenerative design, and building systems technology design.
Interns here work directly as part of our engineering and design teams. From small retrofits to high-profile Living Buildings, you'll gain an understanding of the entire design process - the planning, the execution, and the problem solving.
What You'll Do
- Design layout of plumbing systems
- Onsite non-potable reuse and nutrient recovery systems
- Water data (WUI) analysis
- Electrification of domestic hot water systems
- CAD and Revit
- Energy modeling
- Design calculations
- Construction administration and site visits
- General project timeline/overview
- Specifications
- Site Visits/Site Observation Reports
- Cost estimate review/preparation
- M/E coordination schedule
What You Bring
- 3rd year undergraduate student preferred
- Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering major
- Desire to work in the Building Design industry
- Passionate about sustainable design solutions
- Effective Communicator
What We Offer
- Hourly base rate: $22.00 - $29.00
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.
PAE Offers Interns the Following Benefits:
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
- The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
- This is an on-site intern position based in one of our local offices
Our commitment to pay equity
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.
To find out more visit our website.
What We’re Made Of
Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.
Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.
Fine Print
Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
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Entry Level Plumbing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level plumbing engineer job?
Start by building a portfolio of coursework, senior design projects, or internship work that shows you can size systems and read construction drawings. Employers at this level hire for fundamentals: fluid mechanics, pipe sizing, and familiarity with plumbing codes. A relevant internship or co-op is the single strongest signal, but a well-documented capstone project can substitute when direct experience is limited.
Which companies hire entry level plumbing engineers?
Companies hiring entry level plumbing engineers right now include PAE Consulting Engineers, Smith Seckman Reid, and LaBella Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mechanical and plumbing engineering consulting firms, large general contractors, and facilities management organizations that bring new graduates in to support licensed senior engineers on commercial and institutional projects.
Are there remote entry level plumbing engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field are on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 43% of entry level plumbing engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in design and specification roles than in construction observation or field coordination work.
Are these new grad plumbing engineer jobs?
Yes, listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior plumbing engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op time in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who are EIT-eligible or sitting for the FE exam. If a posting emphasizes mentorship or training, that is another strong signal it is built for early-career candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level plumbing engineers?
Entry Level plumbing engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because large building programs in construction, healthcare, and infrastructure consistently need junior engineers to assist with design coordination, code compliance review, and construction documentation under the supervision of licensed professionals.