Plumbing Design Engineer

About the role

You will own plumbing and fire‑fighting system design for Utopia’s boutique hospitality projects – luxury villas and hotels worldwide. Working closely with architects, interior designers, structural engineers and the FF&E team, you will translate design intent into coordinated, build‑able documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Design plumbing, drainage, and fire‑fighting systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local codes and standards.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly.
• Participate in spatial coordination with architectural and structural models to secure design intent.
• Lead development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations and system sizing to optimise performance.
• Oversee equipment selection aligned with project requirements and sustainability goals.
• Provide input during value‑engineering discussions to balance cost, quality, and performance.
• Supervise design development and review deliverables from third‑party designers, consultants, and surveyors.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Building Engineering with a focus on plumbing, drainage, pool, and storm drainage systems.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in design consultancy or with a general contractor.
• Experience on low‑rise residential and hospitality projects (private homes, villas, hotels, resorts).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional level of written and verbal English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

What we offer

• Global project exposure across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
• A truly international, cross‑cultural team.
• Fully remote work, allowing flexibility to contribute from any location.
• Exposure to luxury standards, premium finishes, and globally inspired design concepts.