Remote Plumbing Engineer Jobs
Remote plumbing engineer jobs are open at remote-first engineering firms, distributed architecture and MEP consultancies, and construction technology companies across the U.S. Employers currently hiring include Syska Hennessy, WSP, and SSOE, with strong demand concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer II - IV/Designer II - IV to join our team in Washington D.C.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Job Responsibilities
As a Plumbing Designer II - IV/Engineer II - IV, you will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing technical leadership in plumbing design. You will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Conducts field inspections to determine existing conditions and to coordinate new work then assists Senior Engineer in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings.
- Coordinates with other disciplines and work in close contact with the entire design team
- Creates basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer perform equipment selections, load/energy and pressure drop calculations for a variety of projects and project sizes
- Master's drawing organization format and company standards
Job Requirements
This is a great opportunity for a Plumbing Engineer II - IV/Designer II - IV with Commercial, Institutional, and Large Infrastructure Design experience. The ideal candidate will also have design experience in Aviation and Healthcare. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via sketches and renderings.
Additional requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience
- 18+ months of relevant experience in the MEP industry.
- Demonstrate a high-level of proficiency in design and calculation software.
- Demonstrates Revit skills from mark-ups through production detailed drawings.
- Possesses a basic knowledge of construction documentation.
- Possesses a basic understanding of applicable building codes.
- Possesses a working knowledge of the construction process (Bid Process, Change Orders, RFI's, Addenda, Bulletins)
- Pursues and attains LEED accreditation
Benefits
As a Plumbing Engineer/Designer II with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year lon
At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments
Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer II - IV/Designer II - IV to join our team in Washington D.C.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Job Responsibilities
As a Plumbing Designer II - IV/Engineer II - IV, you will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing technical leadership in plumbing design. You will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Conducts field inspections to determine existing conditions and to coordinate new work then assists Senior Engineer in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings.
- Coordinates with other disciplines and work in close contact with the entire design team
- Creates basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer perform equipment selections, load/energy and pressure drop calculations for a variety of projects and project sizes
- Master's drawing organization format and company standards
Job Requirements
This is a great opportunity for a Plumbing Engineer II - IV/Designer II - IV with Commercial, Institutional, and Large Infrastructure Design experience. The ideal candidate will also have design experience in Aviation and Healthcare. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via sketches and renderings.
Additional requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience
- 18+ months of relevant experience in the MEP industry.
- Demonstrate a high-level of proficiency in design and calculation software.
- Demonstrates Revit skills from mark-ups through production detailed drawings.
- Possesses a basic knowledge of construction documentation.
- Possesses a basic understanding of applicable building codes.
- Possesses a working knowledge of the construction process (Bid Process, Change Orders, RFI's, Addenda, Bulletins)
- Pursues and attains LEED accreditation
Benefits
As a Plumbing Engineer/Designer II with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year lon
At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote plumbing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Experience with plumbing system design including domestic water, sanitary, and storm drainage
- Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for plumbing design and construction documentation
- Familiarity with International Plumbing Code, local amendments, and ASHRAE standards
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration with intent to pursue PE
- Ability to coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines on integrated projects
Tips for Your Remote Plumbing Engineer Job Search
Build a remote-ready design portfolio
Compile completed plumbing system drawings, pipe sizing calculations, and BIM coordination files into a shareable portfolio. Remote hiring managers can't walk a floor with you, so a concrete set of deliverables is what moves your application forward.
Find remote openings in one place
Migrate Mate lists remote plumbing engineer jobs from across the U.S. so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through non-remote postings mixed in elsewhere.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote plumbing engineer teams coordinate through written markups, BIM comment threads, and async video walkthroughs instead of in-person redlines. Show this in your cover letter by describing how you've handed off design reviews or resolved RFIs in writing.
Target distributed MEP and engineering consultancies
Remote-first MEP consultancies and distributed engineering firms already have the cloud-based project infrastructure and async review workflows that make remote plumbing design practical. Prioritizing these employers cuts out the friction of convincing a traditional office-based firm to accommodate remote work.
Remote Plumbing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote plumbing engineer job?
Target engineering consultancies and MEP firms that run distributed teams, since they have established workflows for remote plumbing design work. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clean written communication, and proficiency in tools like Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and BIM coordination platforms. A portfolio of completed plumbing system designs, pipe sizing calculations, or construction document sets gives you a concrete edge over candidates who can only describe experience verbally.
Which companies hire remote plumbing engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote plumbing engineers include Syska Hennessy, WSP, and SSOE, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies most likely to hire this role remotely are distributed MEP consultancies, remote-first engineering firms, and construction technology companies operating across multiple project sites.
Can you get a remote plumbing engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level plumbing engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person oversight. Your best path in is through remote-first firms that hire junior designers, entry-level CAD roles at distributed MEP consultancies, or project support positions. Showing completed coursework projects, personal design exercises, or relevant software certifications in Revit or AutoCAD MEP can substitute meaningfully for professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote plumbing engineer jobs?
Not always, though most remote plumbing engineer postings prefer a bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills heavily alongside credentials, so a strong portfolio of plumbing system designs, hands-on MEP project experience, or Professional Engineer licensure can open doors that a degree alone would not.
Which industries hire the most remote plumbing engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote plumbing engineers are Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that coordinate plumbing and MEP design across multiple project locations without requiring engineers to be on-site full time.
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