Plumbing Design Manager - Hybrid (LSNA-OH/NC/PA/IN)

Life Science At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – we are always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. As a Plumbing Design Manager, you will too.

You’ll have the opportunity to play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and customer and vendor accessibility.   

As a passionate leader, you’ll leverage your people management skills to help your team members discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.

Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow

Here's what you'll need

• Technical or Associate Degree from an accredited technical institution or college in plumbing/mechanical preferred; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree

• At least 15 years of experience in a MEP Design Environment

• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) preferred

• Knowledge of all aspects of plumbing systems

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD or other plumbing software

• A demonstrated ability to solve problems, communicate effectively to all key personnel, manage time efficiently, and produce correct designs within budgeted time

Ideally, you’ll also have:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, but not required

• Pharmaceutical Industrial design experience

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills   

• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas    

Location

• This role is staffed out of our Cincinnati, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Conshohocken, PA or Cary, NC office as a hybrid position with approximately 3 days per week in the office on average as needed for projects.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

123,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

205,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $205,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Cary	North Carolina	United States
Indianapolis	Indiana	United States
Conshohocken	Pennsylvania	United States
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States