Plumbing Design Engineer
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Plumbing Design Engineer to lead the design of engineering systems across a portfolio of luxury villas and boutique hotels worldwide. You will report to the MEP Design Manager and collaborate daily with architects, interior designers, structural engineers, and client representatives to deliver technically precise, aesthetically integrated solutions. This role exists to ensure that every system we design meets the functional performance and experiential standards our properties demand.
Location & Collaboration Format
This is a fully remote position.
Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship or a relocation package for this position.
Responsabilities
Design plumbing, drainage, supply, and distribution systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring full compliance with local building codes and international standards.
Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using CAD and BIM tools, directing BIM modellers to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and engineers to integrate systems seamlessly without compromising spatial or aesthetic quality.
Perform load calculations and system sizing to ensure optimal performance across all project conditions.
Oversee equipment selection in alignment with project requirements, sustainability targets, and luxury standards.
Contribute to value engineering discussions, balancing cost, quality, and performance without sacrificing the guest experience.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Building Engineering with a focus on plumbing, drainage, pools, or storm drainage systems.
5–10 years of engineering design experience within a design consultancy or general contractor environment.
Proven experience on low-rise residential and hospitality projects — private villas, boutique hotels, or resorts.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with multidisciplinary teams and client representatives.
Professional-level English, both written and verbal.
Self-organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage deliverables independently in a remote setting.
Benefits
Create immersive hospitality environments: design spaces that shape how guests feel, experience, and remember a destination.
Work on highly bespoke projects: each property is uniquely developed around its location, identity, and guest journey.
Collaborate beyond design: work alongside architecture, branding, landscape, and operational teams to create cohesive experiences.
Influence guest experience through design: contribute to how spaces function emotionally as well as aesthetically.
Exposure to luxury standards and materials: work with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.
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