Plumbing Engineer
CloudKitchens
| Company | CloudKitchens |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Bogotá |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are
CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone.
We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they’re in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we’re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.
We're changing the game for restaurateurs whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains.
What You'll Do
We are seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer to support the design, construction, operational rollout, and maintenance of our commercial kitchen facilities. As part of our vertically integrated engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and development of domestic water, natural gas, sanitary sewer, grease waste, and drainage systems that support our rapidly growing portfolio.
This role combines engineering design, site due diligence, construction support, and innovation. We are looking for engineers who can think beyond standard solutions, challenge conventional approaches, and help develop scalable plumbing systems that can be deployed across hundreds of facilities.
You will work closely with Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Development, Construction, and Operations teams to create efficient, code-compliant, and cost-effective designs.
Key Responsibilities
Design and coordinate plumbing systems including:
Hot and cold domestic water systems
Natural gas distribution systems
Sanitary sewer and vent systems
Grease waste and interceptor systems
Roof drainage systems
Fire water systems and standpipes
Pumping systems and water treatment solutions
Perform facility due diligence to evaluate utility capacity, existing infrastructure, building constraints, and redevelopment opportunities.
Produce Basis of Design (BOD) packages and schematic design documents to support consultant kickoff and project execution.
Create and maintain detailed construction documents, prototype facility standards, and engineering details using Revit and related design platforms.
Review consultant and Engineer of Record (EOR) design packages to ensure alignment with Atoms standards, operational requirements, and cost objectives.
Size domestic water, gas, grease waste, drainage, and pumping systems in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.
Coordinate with AHJs, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout design and construction.
Support construction teams through permitting, bidding, construction administration, commissioning, and turnover.
Collaborate with Fire Life Safety teams and support fire sprinkler system layouts and hydraulic calculations when required.
Drive research and development initiatives focused on reducing construction costs, simplifying installation, improving operational performance, and increasing scalability.
Role Focus
Approximately:
20% Due diligence and site evaluations
20% Basis of Design development and consultant kickoff
30% Design review and project support
30% Research, development, and innovation initiatives
What We're Looking For
Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline.
5–7 years of relevant experience in plumbing systems design, construction, or commissioning.
Experience designing:
Domestic water systems
Fire water systems
Natural gas systems
Standpipe systems
Sanitary and sewage systems
Grease waste systems
Internal and roof drainag