Senior Plumbing Engineer

Senior Plumbing Engineer

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Plumbing Engineer to our team based in Ithaca, NY.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

In this role, the individual will act as the lead plumbing engineer on projects performing layout and design of building plumbing systems such as water supply, domestic water heating, domestic water distribution, sanitary drainage, waste and vent systems, fuel storage and compressed air.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Design and engineer plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and government facilities, including domestic water supply and distribution, domestic water heating, sanitary drainage, waste and vent systems, fuel gas systems, compressed air systems, and fire protection systems.
• Develop plumbing system concepts and perform engineering analyses, calculations, equipment sizing, system layouts, and equipment selections in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate plumbing engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and other construction documents with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and building condition assessments to evaluate existing systems, verify field conditions, assess code compliance, and support renovation, rehabilitation, and new construction projects.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and other construction-related documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support by evaluating field conditions, resolving design and installation issues, and performing site observations of work in progress or completed installations.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, project managers, design team members, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, including Revit, to develop and coordinate plumbing system designs, or provide technical oversight of BIM production efforts.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and designers by delegating work assignments, reviewing deliverables, and supporting professional development.
• Perform quality control reviews of engineering calculations, designs, drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.
• Assist department leadership with the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering standards, design guidelines, specifications, and best practices.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of applicable plumbing, fire protection, energy, accessibility, and building codes, regulations, and industry standards and apply them to project design and execution.
• Support project planning and execution by coordinating technical activities, monitoring assigned tasks, and contributing to successful project delivery.
• Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in MEP engineering.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing and/or fire protection system design within the Architecture/Engineering (A/E) consulting industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plumbing, fire protection, and applicable building codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability and willingness to conduct site…