Residential MEP Design Engineer / Plumbing Designer

Residential MEP Design Engineer / Plumbing DesignerAbout the Role

We are looking for an experienced Residential MEP Design Engineer / Plumbing Designer to support residential design projects for a U.S.-based client. The role will focus primarily on preparing accurate, coordinated and construction-ready MEP/plumbing drawings for residential projects.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in residential plumbing design and drafting, be proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit, and have an understanding of U.S. residential construction standards and plumbing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed residential MEP and plumbing design drawings based on architectural plans and project requirements.
• Design and draft residential domestic water supply, sanitary, drainage, waste and vent systems.
• Develop plumbing layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, details and related documentation.
• Review architectural drawings and coordinate MEP systems with the building layout.
• Incorporate client/engineer markups and revisions accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate plumbing designs with HVAC, electrical and other building services where required.
• Prepare clear and accurate construction/permit drawings.
• Review drawings for design accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Identify design issues, missing information or conflicts and raise questions/RFIs when required.
• Follow applicable U.S. residential building and plumbing codes and project-specific standards.
• Work independently while meeting project schedules and quality requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in residential MEP/plumbing design or drafting.
• Strong experience with residential plumbing systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural floor plans.
• Knowledge of domestic water, sanitary, drainage, waste and vent systems.
• Experience preparing detailed construction or permit drawings.
• Understanding of MEP coordination and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with U.S. residential construction practices and plumbing codes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical drawings.
• Ability to work with markups, revisions and project-specific standards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Revit / Revit MEP.
• Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam or similar construction/design software.
• Experience working on U.S.-based residential projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC and electrical coordination.
• BIM/3D MEP modeling experience.
• Experience working with engineering/design firms or architectural firms serving U.S. clients.

Software

Required:

• AutoCAD

Preferred:

• Revit / Revit MEP
• Navisworks
• Bluebeam
• Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Residential Plumbing/MEP Designer or Drafter who can take architectural plans, develop the required plumbing/MEP layouts, produce detailed drawings, coordinate with other disciplines, incorporate revisions and deliver accurate construction-ready documentation.

Experience with U.S. residential projects and familiarity with U.S. codes and standards will be highly valued.

Pay: ₹300.00 - ₹350.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote