Plumbing Engineer/Designer - San Diego, CA

The Opportunity:

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding its plumbing engineering group in California and seeks an experienced Plumbing Engineer/Designer. This role offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects, including healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings. Short-term responsibilities include leading plumbing designs and supporting construction administration; long-term career growth involves building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping standards and workflows.

Position Summary:

The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. Key responsibilities include plumbing system calculations, technical design deliverables, coordination with other disciplines, QA/QC compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Regular collaboration with internal and external project teams and site visits for field observation and investigation are also essential.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead plumbing piping designs and prepare construction documents.
• Perform fixture counts, pipe/equipment sizing, and other plumbing calculations.
• Coverage with ownership, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
• Support Construction Administration: RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and field reports.
• Adhere to QA/QC policies and escalate issues as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team.
• Aid with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in consulting, construction, or similar.
• Valid PE license or CPD certification.
• Proficient in Revit (BIM).
• Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, multifamily residential and/or manufacturing).
• Clear communicator, organized, solution-oriented, able to work independently.
• Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical gas or process piping experience (certifications a plus).
• LEED, LFA, or sustainability credentials (experience with water harvesting/treatment and heat pump water heaters a plus).
• Water treatment knowledge (experience with water softeners, descalers, interceptors, and similar treatment devices a plus).
• Fire protection knowledge (experience with wet/dry systems and dry-agent suppression systems a plus).
• Project Management, Business Development, or prior team leadership experience.

Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring two in-office days per week in our Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Diego offices. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience)

About Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:

Glumac has been a leader in sustainable building design for over 50 years. In 2017, we joined Tetra Tech, combining our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization. At Tetra Tech, we are committed to solving complex challenges through science and innovation, driving positive change globally. Join us to make a real difference and advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, offering consulting and engineering services worldwide. With 25,000 employees, we collaborate to provide clear solutions to complex problems, focusing on the entire water cycle, environmental protection, sustainable infrastructure design, and clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.