Senior Plumbing Engineer - Sacramento, CA

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group in Northern California and seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer passionate about sustainable design to take a lead role on diverse projects, including healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings.

About the role

The Senior Plumbing Engineer will lead plumbing consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. Responsibilities include plumbing system calculations, technical design deliverables, coordination with other disciplines, QA/QC compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The role requires collaboration with internal and external project teams and regular site visits for field observation and investigation. This position offers both short-term design leadership and long-term career growth, including building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping standards and workflows within the group.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing designs and prepare construction documents.
• Perform fixture counts, pipe/equipment sizing, and other plumbing calculations.
• Coordinate 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.
• Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years in consulting, construction, or similar experience.
• Valid PE license.
• Proficient in Revit (BIM).
• Strong plumbing design experience in commercial, healthcare, process, multifamily residential, and/or manufacturing.
• Clear communicator, organized, solution-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office).
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in the Sacramento office.

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000 (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, Glumac 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.