Plumbing Designer (Mid-Senior Level)

Mazzetti; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Flexible work options

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Mazzetti is seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Plumbing Designer for Northern California, based in San Francisco or Sacramento. Lead design of plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems with multidisciplinary teams across Northern California.

Hybrid work arrangement in SF orSacramento areas, with travel and client site visits. Strong CAD/BIM skills and healthcare project experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing design for healthcare or complex buildings.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary building systems.
• Mentorship or guidance to junior designers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing system design and calculations for healthcare and other projects.
• Prepare plumbing design drawings, specs, and equipment selections.
• Develop layouts for plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, and MEP teams.
• Review documents for quality, code compliance, and constructability.

Skills

Plumbing design

Healthcare projects

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE / CPD preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Who We Are

Mazzetti is a global engineering design and consulting firm with a rich history of delivering forward-thinking solutions primarily for Healthcare and Science and Technology facilities and infrastructure. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, we are committed to bending the climate curve™. Though our story began with a small team of MEP engineers, 60 years later, we’ve grown to 200+ people in 12 locations across the U.S., India, and Africa. We are proud to partner with clients, addressing a spectrum of needs, mindful of their environmental footprint, resiliency, and economic and functional interests.

Description

Who We Are

Mazzetti is a global engineering design and consulting firm with a rich history of delivering forward-thinking solutions primarily for Healthcare and Science and Technology facilities and infrastructure. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, we are committed to bending the climate curve™. Though our story began with a small team of MEP engineers, 60 years later, we’ve grown to 200+ people in 12 locations across the U.S., India, and Africa. We are proud to partner with clients, addressing a spectrum of needs, mindful of their environmental footprint, resiliency, and economic and functional interests.

Our Vision: Creating healthier, enduring environments

Our Mission: Bending the climate curve™

Our Core Values: Earn Trust, Team First, Inspire

We proudly hold the JUST Label, an affirmation of our values-driven culture and commitment to environmental and social impact.

Job Summary

Mazzetti’s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Consulting Engineering Practice is dedicated to designing high performance, resilient, and sustainable solutions for the built environment, with a keen focus on Healthcare and Infrastructure projects. Our team of experts combines technical excellence with a collaborative, client-focused approach to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are seeking an experienced, Mid- to Senior-level Plumbing Designer to join our Northern California team, based in either San Francisco or Sacramento, CA. In this role, you will lead the design and documentation of plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems for a wide variety of project types, working with multidisciplinary teams throughout Northern California. You will bring established plumbing design experience from the AEC consulting industry and be ready to take on greater project responsibility. You will work alongside experienced engineers and designers on meaningful, technically challenging projects, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to designers on the team and continuing to grow your own expertise.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing system design and engineering calculations for healthcare, science & technology, higher education, infrastructure, commercial, and other complex building projects.
• Lead the preparation of plumbing design drawings and construction documents, including specifications and equipment selections.
• Develop and oversee layouts for plumbing equipment, medical gas systems, pressure piping, drainage piping, vent piping, and fire protection systems.
• Develop plumbing system designs using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other design software, and select equipment using sizing calculators and manufacturer software.
• Review and approve design documents for quality, accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Apply applicable building codes, industry standards, and Mazzetti quality expectations throughout project delivery.

Project Delivery

• Support or lead projects of average complexity and size under general supervision, referring more complex issues to senior team members.
• Coordinate plumbing systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty disciplines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, and clients throughout all phases of project delivery, including coordinating with vendors on equipment.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, coordination meetings, and design reviews.
• Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, participating in field observations, and resolving design questions during construction.

Team Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers, including reviewing their work and helping them build their skills.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mazzetti offices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across the Plumbing discipline.
• Continue to grow your technical expertise and take on increasing project responsibility.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based in either the San Francisco or Sacramento, CA areas, involving primarily working from home, client site visits throughout Northern California, and occasional presence in our San Francisco or Sacramento offices as needed for project collaboration and team-building activities.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 10–15% travel, primarily within the northern California region based on project assignments.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent plumbing design experience.
• 6+ years of plumbing design experience within the AEC consulting industry; approximately 8 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, healthcare and other complex building projects is preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating multidisciplinary building systems.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentorship to junior designers is preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Intermediate working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection building systems, including medical gas, pressure, drainage, and vent piping.
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and industry standards.
• Intermediate proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and plumbing equipment and sizing calculators.
• Ability to perform plumbing design and engineering calculations.
• Ability to review drawings and documents for quality, accuracy, and code compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Licenses & Certifications

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

What We Offer

At Mazzetti, you'll join a collaborative team that's designing healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable environments. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare projects, share in the company's success, and help advance our mission of bending the climate curve™.

We support our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Compensation

The typical salary range for a Mid- to Senior-level Plumbing Designer based in San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA is $120,000-$185,000. We are committed to equitable pay and will evaluate final compensation based on relevant experience and skills in alignment with internal equity and market data.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), company paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance.
• Participation in our company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Performance based bonuses.
• 401(k) with employer matching.

Work-Life Balance

• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible work options: fully remote, hybrid, or in-office options, with flexible hours (depending on the role)
• Wellness program with live and on-demand fitness classes, mental health resources, wellness challenges, and incentives for healthy habits.

Family Support

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.
• Home office package and additional reimbursement opportunities for work-related expenses.

Community Engagement

• Paid volunteer time-off annually.
• Employee engagement programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Gain hands‑on experience furthering Mazzetti’s mission of making environments better through the Sextant Foundation. Learn more here.

Mazzetti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and value individuals from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to and promote an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. Join us in shaping a brighter future through engineering and innovation.