Plumbing Designer

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Facilities & Infrastructure Team

For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking a Plumbing Designer to join our strategic office in Tampa, FL.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Project Manager and Senior Engineers provides designs, project layouts and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Work may involve areas lacking precedent.
• Performs design calculations, prepares material and equipment specifications and provides preliminary sketches and notes for drawings.
• Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects.
• Responsible to coordinate the design with other disciplines, attends design coordination meetings with team members and client representatives.
• Prepares electronically generated drawings with accuracy, neatness and speed, maintaining high quality and uniform standards of lines and lettering.
• Informs the senior designer and engineer of technical challenges and any design work beyond his or her capabilities.
• Learns to review shop drawings, record changes and keeps all disciples informed of details and schedules.
• Coordinates the contract documents with the construction personnel and participates (under supervision) in site inspections during construction as required.
• Assists in field data collection and/or field system verifications.
• Assists in the supervision of drafters assigned to a project.
• Assists in the review and adjustment to project specifications to fit project requirements.
• Assists in the studies and selection of equipment to fit the project design.
• Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

• A minimum of 5 years of plumbing design experience.
• Healthcare project experience is preferred but not required.

Why Join The Burns Team

Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients' successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to "write their own story" with us.

Applying To Burns

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on the Burns' career site at to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at .

At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success