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ARCXIS

Residential construction inspection and code compliance

Residential Plumbing Designer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Phoenix, AZ, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
  • Experience producing waste and vent designs, water piping designs, isometrics, gas schematics, fire sprinkler designs, and site plumbing designs.
  • Experience with AutoCAD.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to read blueprints and compute dimensions from architectural plans.
  • Knowledge of the National Standard Plumbing Code, International Code Council International Codes, and uniform building codes.
  • Ability to work with engineers, designers, design staff, and drafters to complete projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Produce waste and vent designs, water piping, isometrics, gas schematics, fire sprinkler designs, and site plumbing in AutoCAD.
  • Perform plumbing engineering and design for single-family and multifamily, low-rise and high-rise residential design plans.
  • Generate detailed plumbing design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation, bidding, and construction.
  • Prepare construction documents in AutoCAD.
  • Work with design staff and drafters to complete projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of experience in plumbing design for residential building systems, code compliance, and construction.
  • Plumbing design experience with mid-rise multifamily buildings, mixed-use buildings, residential buildings, and enclosed parking garages.

About the company

ARCXIS provides inspection and engineering services to ensure residential construction projects meet building codes and safety standards. The company employs a team of engineers and inspectors who perform on-site foundation verifications, structural checks, and compliance audits to help builders manage risk and speed up the construction process. Unlike many local competitors, ARCXIS operates as a large-scale third-party provider with a national reach, offering a wide range of technical services under one roof. Their goal is to help home builders lower total costs and maintain high quality by providing reliable, professional oversight throughout the building lifecycle.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$3.7M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • ARCXIS updated Texas windstorm guidance in July 2026, signaling regulatory relevance.
  • Its 2026 website highlights broad residential inspection coverage and faster compliance delivery.
  • Lincoln International said Saw Mill Capital refinanced ARCXIS in 2025, backing expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Pulte Home sued Ei Engineering dba ARCXIS in April 2024 over HVAC defects.
  • Adroit Energy attacked ARCXIS and iPermit conflicts in California registry comments.
  • Builders can internalize inspections when municipal capacity returns, crushing third-party demand.

What makes ARCXIS unique

  • ARCXIS bundles inspections, MEP engineering, and energy compliance for homebuilders.
  • Its local field teams support builders from 100 homes to 4,000 homes.
  • Texas windstorm, HERS, and code workflows create sticky compliance relationships.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Savings Account
  • Referral Program

Company News

Saw Mill Capital
Aug 1st, 2022
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In April 2022, ARCXIS acquired iPermit, the leading provider of permit expediting and energy testing services to contractors serving the existing home market in California.

PR Newswire
Apr 12th, 2022
ARCXIS Acquires California-Based iPermit

/PRNewswire/ -- ARCXIS, announced that it has acquired iPermit. Headquartered in Westlake Village, California, iPermit is the largest permit and HERS rating...