Plumbing Engineer P4

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way.

We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career? The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects? The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company? Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large?

We are seeking a Plumbing Engineer to join our Mechanical Team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position offers the opportunity to contribute your plumbing and fire protection system design expertise while working on a wide range of building types and project scales. You will play a central role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing plumbing and fire protection systems, helping to advance the team's capabilities and impact across our portfolio.

As a member of the GRAEF Plumbing Team, your responsibilities may include:

• Design and engineer complete plumbing systems from project conceptual phase through construction documents for a wide variety of project types.
• Provide scope design and specification of Fire Protection systems, including system selection (water, gas, foam, etc.), zoning, equipment sizing (fire pumps, etc.), riser mains, and other fire protection components.
• Develop drawings, specifications, and construction documents using Revit, Bluebeam, and other design tools.
• Perform calculations and equipment selection to ensure efficient, code-compliant plumbing and fire protection system designs.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural team members, to ensure coordinated project execution.
• Support construction phase activities, including submittal review, RFI response, meeting attendance, and construction phase site visits (travel required).
• Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of best practices within the Mechanical Team.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to less experienced staff, supporting their professional growth and career development.

We are considering candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection system design. Candidates with additional years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and plumbing/load calculation software.
• Strong team-focused skills, including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Project management experience is preferred.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible hours/hybrid schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets