Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC
At Salas O’Brien, we’re engineered for impact. That means designing solutions that make a meaningful difference for our clients, our communities, and the people who bring those solutions to life.

Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC
At Salas O’Brien, we’re engineered for impact. That means designing solutions that make a meaningful difference for our clients, our communities, and the people who bring those solutions to life.

As an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm, we believe great work starts with great people. Our team members have the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact projects, collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines, and build careers that can grow in many different directions.

About Salas O’Brien
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and qualified services firm focused on creating lasting solutions for the built environment. We provide integrated engineering and consulting services across a wide range of markets, including healthcare, science and technology, data centers, high-rise and commercial buildings, education, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and more.

Our teams combine deep technical expertise with a highly collaborative approach to solve complex design challenges and deliver better outcomes for our clients.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Plumbing & Drainage Designer to join our team in either Toronto, Ontario or Vancouver, British Columbia .

In this role, you will work alongside engineers, designers, and project teams to develop plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems for a variety of building projects. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute throughout the design process, from calculations and system layouts through the preparation and coordination of construction documents.

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys technical problem-solving, multidisciplinary collaboration,



and seeing their designs come to life in the built environment.

What You’ll Do
You will support the design and delivery of plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems for new construction, renovations, and complex building projects.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Designing plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems for a variety of building types

Developing systems including sanitary, storm, domestic water, sprinkler, standpipe, and specialty piping systems

Supporting specialty systems such as site services, pools, commercial kitchens, laundries, pumping systems, medical gas, compressed air, and other project-specific systems

Preparing coordinated mechanical drawings and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD

Performing plumbing design calculations and pipe sizing

Developing and coordinating plumbing and piping layouts with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines

Reviewing project requirements, applicable codes, and design standards

Collaborating with engineers, project managers, designers, and other members of the project team

Supporting projects from design development through construction documentation

What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who has a strong foundation in plumbing and drainage design and is interested in continuing to grow within the building design and consulting engineering industry.

You’ll Be a Strong Fit If You Have

3+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience designing plumbing and drainage systems

Experience with or exposure to fire protection system design

Relevant post‑secondary education in engineering technology,



building systems, mechanical design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience

Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD

Experience preparing drawings, coordinating piping layouts, and performing design calculations

Working knowledge of applicable Canadian, provincial, and local building and plumbing codes

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard business applications

Registration as a C.Tech., C.E.T., or equivalent designation with the applicable provincial professional association is considered an asset.

Why Salas O’Brien?
At Salas O’Brien, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting and technically challenging projects while learning from professionals across a broad range of engineering disciplines.

Because we are employee‑owned, our people share in our success. We are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can build meaningful careers, expand their technical expertise, and make an impact on the projects and communities we serve.

Locations:
Toronto, Ontario or Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Work Arrangement:
In‑office

Travel:
Little to no travel required

Equal Opportunity Employment
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.

Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

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📌 Plumbing & Drainage Designer (British Columbia)
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