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Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday
Office Location: Wyomissing, PA
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Target salary range $100,000-$125,000, annually.
Job Description
RPA Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer to support building and facilities projects for a diverse range of clients. This position will be responsible for the development and production of plumbing and fire protection designs and construction documents for projects including industrial/manufacturing facilities, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, higher education, healthcare, and commercial buildings.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, self-directed designer capable of working independently while collaborating closely with engineers, project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams. The position requires strong technical judgment, extensive Revit software skills, and the ability to take a project from field investigation and design development through construction documents and construction administration.
Education & Experience
Required
· High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
· 10+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design within an engineering consulting firm, architectural/engineering firm, or similar environment
· Extensive experience developing plumbing and fire protection systems for building and facilities projects
· Advanced proficiency with Revit modeling software and experience developing coordinated construction documents
· Proficient in AutoCAD software for developing coordinated construction documents
· Working knowledge of applicable building, plumbing, and fire protection codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IPC, NFPA, etc.)
· Experience applying NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and other applicable NFPA standards to designs
· Ability to develop designs and layouts with limited supervision
· Experience performing field surveys and documenting existing building systems
· Ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines
Preferred
· Experience with designing for industrial/manufacturing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, or higher-education facilities
· Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
· Familiarity with FM Global Standards
· Experience with fire protection hydraulic calculations and design software
Tasks, Responsibilities, and Utilized Skills
· Develop plumbing and fire protection designs from conceptual design through construction documents
· Prepare and coordinate Revit models, drawings, details, schedules, and other project documentation
· Design domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and other plumbing systems
· Develop fire protection system layouts, including sprinkler and standpipe systems
· Coordinate equipment, piping, routing, clearances, and system requirements with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines
· Perform field surveys of existing facilities and document existing conditions
· Assist in evaluating existing plumbing and fire protection systems and develop recommendations for renovations and upgrades
· Apply applicable codes and standards to system design
· Coordinate with engineers on system sizing, calculations, equipment selection, and technical requirements
· Review drawings and models for constructability, coordination, completeness, and quality
· Participate in internal design and quality-control reviews
· Interact productively with clients, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
· Assist with construction administration activities, including review of shop drawings and submittals, and preparation of responses to RFIs
· Support and mentor junior engineers and designers
· Work independently while maintaining project budget, schedule, and quality requirements
· Manage multiple project assignments and priorities
· Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Company Benefits
· Excellent work-life balance and flexible work schedule
· Hybrid work environment, ability to work from home part-time 3 days per week
· Growth opportunities within the organization
· Insurance plans (health, dental, vision, life, etc.)
· Paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and overtime
· 401(k) matching
· Additional deferred compensation
RPA Engineering is a professional engineering consulting firm offering comprehensive engineering and design services in structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, process/industrial, machine design, controls & automation, project management, and commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV), for a multitude of industries. Operating for more than 35 years, RPA provides high quality, cost-effective engineering and design services from its multiple locations; and onsite corporate services.
RPA Engineering was named in 2010 to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing U.S. based entrepreneurial companies. As part of the list, RPA Engineering was named as one of the top 100 Engineering firms in the country.
RPA Engineering is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans (M/F/D/V).
Attention Search Firms / Third Party Recruiters: RPA Engineering is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with RPA Engineering. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at RPA Engineering via e-mail, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at RPA Engineering in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of RPA Engineering, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by RPA Engineering as a result of the referral or through other means.
Posting #: 26-007
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plumbing & Fire Protection design: 10 years (Required)
- Revit: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading, PA 19610
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior designer jobs.
- 5 or more years of professional design experience with a portfolio demonstrating shipped work
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite depending on the team's stack
- Experience leading design projects end-to-end across research, concepting, and delivery
- Ability to communicate design decisions to non-design stakeholders and product teams
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, or a related visual discipline
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Tips for Your Senior Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Senior designer roles expect depth, not just volume. Pull three or four projects that match the company's product type or industry and lead with outcomes, not just deliverables. A portfolio curated for the role converts far better than a general one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Surface leadership through your resume
Most senior designer listings require cross-functional collaboration or mentorship. Your resume should name the teams you partnered with and the junior designers you guided, not just the tools you used. Reviewers look for this to distinguish senior from mid-level candidates.
Filter openings by design discipline
Senior designer is a broad title. Search by the specific discipline you want, such as product, brand, or motion, to avoid spending time on roles that expect a different specialization. Mismatched applications waste your time and lower your response rate.
Prepare a design critique for interviews
Many senior designer interviews include a live critique of an existing product or piece of work. Practice articulating tradeoffs clearly: what works, what you'd change, and why. Interviewers use this to gauge your strategic thinking, not just your aesthetic judgment.
Negotiate scope as well as compensation
When you reach the offer stage, ask about design team size, tools budget, and how much influence the role has over product direction. These factors shape day-to-day satisfaction as much as pay and are reasonable questions at the senior level.
Senior Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior designers?
The companies hiring the most senior designers right now include Sargent & Lundy, Amazon, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in tech and healthcare organizations that maintain in-house design teams.
How many senior designer jobs are remote?
About 76% of senior designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in the design field. Product and UX-focused senior designer positions tend to have the highest share of remote availability compared to brand or in-house agency roles.
How do you become a senior designer?
You become a senior designer by building a portfolio that demonstrates ownership of full design cycles, not just execution of assigned tasks. Start leading projects independently, document your decision-making process, and seek out opportunities to mentor junior colleagues. Most designers reach the senior level after consistently delivering work that shapes product or brand direction without close oversight.
Can you get hired as a senior designer without extensive experience?
Getting hired as a senior designer with limited experience is possible if your portfolio shows the quality and scope of thinking the title requires, even if your years on paper fall short. Freelance projects, contract work, and self-initiated case studies that demonstrate strategic decisions and end-to-end ownership can substitute for conventional full-time tenure in many hiring conversations.
What does the senior designer interview process look like?
Senior designer interviews typically involve a portfolio review where you walk through your process and defend design choices, followed by a design exercise or take-home challenge. Later rounds often include cross-functional conversations with product managers or engineers to assess collaboration style. Final stages frequently include a critique session or a meeting with design leadership to evaluate strategic and cultural fit.
Where can I find and apply to senior designer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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