Mechanical or Plumbing Designer

Location

Broomall, PA

Wage

$71,000 – $94,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 24, 2026

Job Description

Overview

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical or Plumbing Designer in Broomall, PA, to lead design efforts for low to moderate complexity projects and support the delivery of larger, high-complexity work with senior staff. The role involves providing plumbing engineering solutions and advice, managing project budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in or lead the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems.
  • Interact with clients to understand project needs and communicate technical information clearly.
  • Support or lead project planning and scheduling; document design decisions and monitor project progress.
  • Analyze low to moderate complexity engineering problems and develop practical solutions.
  • Participate in in-process design reviews and implement quality control processes.
  • Stay current on industry trends and contribute to research and innovation efforts.
  • Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
  • Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling for plumbing track.
  • Provide in-process design reviews of plumbing and fire protection system designs.
  • Proactively identify potential project problems and escalate to the Project Manager.
  • Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phases.

Requirements

  • Mechanical track: Associate's degree or certificate in BIM or Engineering preferred.
  • Mechanical track: 3 years of experience required (4 preferred) in building design consulting or construction.
  • Plumbing track Option A: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
  • Plumbing track Option A: EIT Certification and ASPE Certified Plumbing Design preferred.
  • Plumbing track Option A: 3 years of experience required (4 preferred) in building design consulting.
  • Plumbing track Option B: Associate's degree or certificate in BIM or Engineering preferred.
  • Plumbing track Option B: ASPE Certified Plumbing Design preferred.
  • Plumbing track Option B: 7 years of experience required (8 preferred) in building design consulting or construction.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard engineering software and tools.
  • Mastery of code calculations for domestic water, waste, and vent systems (plumbing track).
  • Advanced knowledge of specialty plumbing systems based on team market focus.
  • Basic to proficient use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
  • Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel up to 5–10% with occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Broomall, PA
  • Salary Range in Nevada: $71,000 - $94,000.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Broomall, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 47% above the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania — toward the top of a $24–$33/hr middle band drawn from 136 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 89% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Broomall, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Broomall, PA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 274 other active welding openings from 180 employers. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Phillips Tank & Structure (8), Johnson Controls (7), and Greene Tweed (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and York at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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