Senior Plumbing Designer

About the role

Mazzetti is a global engineering design and consulting firm specializing in Healthcare and Science and Technology facilities. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, we are dedicated to environmental sustainability and forward-thinking solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other complex facilities.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, equipment selections, and system studies.
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mazzetti offices.
• Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, participating in site visits, and resolving technical issues during construction.
• Contribute to successful project delivery by supporting schedule, quality, and client expectations.

Project Delivery

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Participate in project planning, multidisciplinary coordination meetings, and design reviews.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mazzetti offices.
• Share technical knowledge and collaborate with engineers and designers throughout the organization.
• Participate in quality control reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior designers and emerging plumbing professionals as experience allows.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based in the Orange County / Los Angeles area, including primarily working from home, client site visits throughout Southern California, and occasional presence in one of our Southern California offices as needed for project collaboration and team-building activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent plumbing design experience.
• 8+ years of plumbing engineering or plumbing design experience within the AEC consulting industry.
• Demonstrated experience designing plumbing systems for healthcare or other complex facilities.
• Experience designing medical gas systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience preparing construction documents and supporting projects through construction.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of plumbing building systems.
• Thorough understanding of applicable plumbing codes and industry standards.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, equipment selections, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with sustainable, resilient, and high-performance building design principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Licenses & Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD), and other relevant certifications preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote, hybrid, or in-office options, with flexible hours (depending on the role).
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Wellness program with live and on-demand fitness classes, mental health resources, wellness challenges, and incentives for healthy habits.
• Paid parental leave and EAP Services.
• Professional development funding for memberships, licenses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mentorship opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Home office support reimbursement for cellphone and internet costs for qualifying employees.
• Community engagement programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Paid volunteer time-off annually.

Salary Description

The typical salary range for a Senior Plumbing Designer based anywhere in the greater Orange County / Los Angeles, CA area is $100,000 - $190,000 per year.