A plumbing engineer is an engineering professional involved with the planning, design and installation of building systems related to plumbing, including water supply and drainage. Their role frequently overlaps other areas of mechanical and civil engineering
plumbing, system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the distribution and use of potable (drinkable) water and the removal of waterborne wastes. It is usually distinguished from water and sewage systems that serve a group of buildings or a city.
Plumbing work falls under eight different areas: water supply, gas fitting, sanitary, roofing (storm water), drainage, mechanical services (heating, cooling & ventilation), fire protection and irrigation.
