Plumbing Engineer​/Designer - San Diego, CA

Opportunity

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding its plumbing engineering group in California and is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer/Designer who is passionate about sustainable design and ready to take a lead role on diverse projects. The role offers exposure to a wide 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 includes building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping standards and workflows within the group.

The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The successful applicant will be responsible for plumbing system calculations, technical design deliverables, coordination with other disciplines, QA/QC compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The role requires regular collaboration with internal and external project teams and on-site visits for field observation and investigation.

The ideal candidate is a self‑directed, solution‑oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to sustainable practices.

• Lead plumbing pipe 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/designer and help grow the local plumbing team.
• Assist with Business Development opportunities when needed.

• 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).

• 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.

• Hybrid work environment with a requirement of two in‑office days per week in Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Diego offices.
• All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 (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. This salary range is just one component of Glumac's total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

• 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.

Tetra Tech is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.