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POTABLE WATER, WASTE, STORM & SPECIALTY SYSTEMS

Plumbing Engineering

Permit‑ready plumbing engineering for commercial, industrial, and public projects across Washington and Oregon β€” domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and specialty systems designed to perform without creating jobsite surprises

  • Veteran-Owned Small Business
  • Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
  • Certified Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise (WA OMWBE)
  • Compliant with:
    • ICC | IBC | LEED | NFPA | IEEE | ASHRAE | VA Standards

OVERVIEW

Plumbing engineering that works in the field

CEG delivers permit-ready plumbing engineering that supports fast approvals, clean coordination, and smooth construction. From domestic water and sanitary systems to storm drainage, specialty piping, and facility upgrades β€” we design plumbing systems that are code-compliant, serviceable, and built to perform without creating downstream RFIs or jobsite surprises.

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βœ“Β Β Veteran-Owned & Certified Small Business (VOSB, SBE, MWBE)

βœ“ Experts in Commercial & Public Infrastructure Projects

βœ“ Fast Permit Turnaround & Local Jurisdiction Expertise

βœ“ Integrated MEP, Civil, & Structural Design for Full Coordination

βœ“ Multidisciplinary Team with 5+ Years Serving the Pacific Northwest

WHAT WE DELIVER

Core plumbing services

Four areas where CEG consistently delivers for plumbing clients β€” from the first system layout through construction closeout.

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Domestic water systems
  • Hot and cold water distribution design
  • Recirculation strategy and water heating
  • Fixture and demand load analysis

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Sanitary waste & vent
  • Gravity waste and sanitary design
  • Specialty venting as required
  • Clear riser diagrams and details

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Storm drainage
  • Storm drainage design and sizing
  • Coordination with civil site drainage
  • Utility tie-in coordination as needed
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Specialty plumbing
  • Commercial kitchens, labs, and industrial use
  • Retrofit and phased construction design
  • Equipment schedules and installation notes

DETAILED SERVICES

Electrical engineering services

We provide analysis and evaluation support when systems are aging, failing, undersized, or being repurposed β€” so decisions are based on data, not guesswork.

Failure analysis & root cause evaluation

Diagnosis of leaks, corrosion, pressure issues, and system performance problems

Flow & pressure evaluation

Domestic water system capacity and pressure assessment for renovations and change of use

Fixture & demand load analysis
Fixture unit calculations and demand analysis for renovations, additions, and TIs
System condition assessments
Evaluation of existing plumbing systems for capacity, performance, and upgrade planning
Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Data-driven replace-vs-repair analysis for capital planning and budget decisions

Inspection reports & certification support
Documentation packages for permit, commissioning, and closeout requirements

We deliver coordinated plumbing designs that meet code, permit cleanly, and install efficiently β€” with clear risers, schedules, and details that contractors can build from.

Plumbing system design

Full plumbing design for new buildings and facilities from SD through CDs

Domestic water distribution

Hot and cold water systems including recirculation strategy and water heating coordination

Sanitary waste & vent systems

Gravity drainage, specialty venting, and code-compliant fixture connections

Storm drainage design

Storm plumbing sized and coordinated with civil and site drainage systems

Water heating system sizing

Equipment selection, sizing, and coordination for domestic hot water systems

Specialty plumbing design
Commercial kitchens, laboratories, industrial use cases, and specialty piping systems
Retrofit & renovation design
Phased plumbing upgrade design for occupied buildings without full shutdowns
Equipment schedules & riser diagrams
Clear documentation including risers, details, schedules, and installation notes

FULL CAPABILITIES

Everything We Do In Plumbing

A complete picture of our plumbing engineering capabilities β€” from early feasibility through construction closeout.

βœ“ Domestic water system design

βœ“ Sanitary waste & vent design

βœ“ Storm drainage design

βœ“ Water heating system sizing

βœ“ Specialty plumbing systems

βœ“ Retrofit & renovation design

βœ“ Fixture & demand load analysis

βœ“ System condition assessments

βœ“ Failure analysis & root cause

βœ“ Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)

βœ“ System condition assessments

βœ“ Construction administration

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Built For Your Sector

We deliver plumbing engineering across public and private sectors β€” from healthcare and education to government facilities and commercial developers.

Government & Military

Healthcare

Education

Industrial

Commercial & Retail

Public Safety

WHO WE SERVE

Tailored to your role

Whether you’re a developer maximizing yield, an architect coordinating plans, or a public agency managing infrastructure β€” we tailor our civil deliverables to fit your exact needs.

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Developers

Reduce delays and control costs with code-compliant electrical designs that support permitting and construction schedules without budget surprises.

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Architects
We coordinate early so electrical layouts support design intent β€” lighting, ceiling zones, equipment locations, and space planning handled before they become conflicts.

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Public Agencies

Public-sector-ready documentation, code compliance support, and accountability for long-term facility performance.

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Contractors

Field-friendly drawings, clear schedules, and responsive engineering support to reduce RFIs and avoid rework on the jobsite.

OUR PROCESS

How We Get Projects Done Right

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Site Assessment

Β We evaluate your site, project goals, jurisdictional requirements, and opportunities for cost savings.

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Design & Coordination

Our team delivers clean, code-compliant designs tailored to your site conditions, integrated across disciplines.

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Permit Submission

We help prepare and support your civil permit applications with responsive revisions and jurisdiction knowledge.

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Β Construction Support

From field RFIs to inspectionsβ€”we’re here to ensure your site is built to spec with no surprises.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Plumbing Engineering Work We're Proud Of

Sutton Trucking Regional Distribution Hub

Cowlitz County, WA

Complete MEP design for a 27,000 SF trucking hub, delivered by CEG, featuring VRF HVAC, energy recovery ventilation, infrared heaters, LED lighting controls, and full plumbing infrastructure.Β See more…

SunModo Warehouse Storage and Distribution

Vancouver, WA

SunModo’s 35,000 SF warehouse and office received complete MEP engineering by CEG, incorporating heat pump HVAC, EV charging, and rooftop solar to support growth and sustainability goals.Β See more…

Eastern State Hospital Laundry Waste Line Replacement

Medical Lake, WA

CEG resolved chronic drain backups, replacing waste and vent pipes across four floors and expanding laundry facilities, with plumbing and electrical engineering provided.Β See more…

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

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β€” General Contractor, Vancouver, WA

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β€” Municipal Project Manager

FAQs

Common Questions

Questions we hear often β€” answered directly, without the runaround.

Do you provide plumbing engineering for retrofits and renovations?
Yes β€” retrofit design and system upgrades are a common project type we support. We design phased construction documents for occupied buildings to minimize disruption and keep operations running throughout the upgrade.

Yes β€” we coordinate plumbing storm drainage with civil and site drainage systems to reduce conflicts and streamline approvals. Utility tie-in coordination with local agencies is also part of our standard process.

Yes β€” commercial kitchens, laboratories, and industrial spaces often require specialty plumbing design and coordination. We handle these as part of our standard plumbing engineering services, including custom piping systems and equipment coordination.

We coordinate plumbing layouts with Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Civil requirements as part of our standard process β€” reducing clashes, reroutes, and field surprises before they hit the jobsite.

START YOUR PROJECT

Ready to Build with Confidence?​

CEG is your partner for high-performance, permit-ready plumbing engineering solutions. We serve WA, OR, ID, FL, WY, and CA with veteran-led precision, full-service coordination, and a deep understanding of the real-world construction process.

Other Services

πŸ›οΈΒ  Structural Engineering

βš™οΈΒ  Mechanical Engineering

⚑  Electrical Engineering

πŸ—οΈ Civil Engineering

πŸ”₯ Fire Protection Engineering

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