Process Piping Engineering Lead - Austin, TX

About the Role

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Process Piping Engineering Lead to join our Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Team. This role focuses on leading and growing a team of process engineers, emphasizing technical excellence, innovation, and team development. Ideal candidates have a strong process or process piping engineering background and a passion for complex system design in cutting-edge facility engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design projects in clean rooms, fabrication facilities, microelectronics, industrial R&D labs, and hospital environments.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process piping designs.
• Design high-purity water systems, bulk and specialty gas storage and distribution systems, and hazardous wastewater treatment.
• Prepare technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment.
• Stamp and sign engineering documents including drawings, reports, specifications, and calculations for submission to Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project alignment and compliance.
• Provide construction administration support including submittals, RFIs, and site visits.
• Lead and develop a team of process engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and industry standards, including NFPA, Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
• Utilize design coordination software, including Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Revit.
• Drive client satisfaction through effective project execution and strong business relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineering Stamp – Mechanical or Chemical (in CA, or willing to get reciprocity in CA).
• 7+ years of experience in design and construction within the AEC industry.
• Experience managing process system design within a consulting engineering or A/E firm.
• Proven expertise in semiconductor, microelectronics, R&D, and clean room environments.
• Strong knowledge of Building and Mechanical Codes, NFPA, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revit, and MS Office.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Pipe-Flo.
• Strong knowledge of thermal stress analysis and expansion calculations.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, energy-efficient designs, and energy codes.
• Strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with writing proposals including negotiating fees.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Austin, TX office. Travel to our California or Oregon offices may be required. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Pay

Salary Range: $130k–$190k (depending on experience). The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About the Company

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017, we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization. Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.