Plumbing Engineer

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead design for commercial and industrial facilities, including food production sites. You will ensure code compliance, prepare permit-ready drawings, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver cost-effective, scalable plumbing solutions.

The role is based in Los Angeles with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability and cross-team collaboration, offering growth in a fast-moving robotics-focused company.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of plumbing engineering experience in commercial, industrial, or food service facilities.
• Strong knowledge of domestic water, sanitary/waste, grease waste, and gas piping system design.
• Experience preparing permit-ready drawings and managing AHJ plan review cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing system design and analysis for new and retrofit facilities across Atoms' portfolio.
• Prepare plumbing calculations, drawings, and specifications for permit submissions across jurisdictions.
• Design and size grease interceptors, hot water systems, and process piping for high-volume facilities.
• Coordinate with Structural, Building Design, Civil, and MEP teams to resolve conflicts and stay cost-effective.
• Review AHJ plan check comments to keep permitting on schedule.
• Evaluate vendor/submittals for code compliance and site suitability.
• Support construction administration including RFIs and submittal reviews.
• Develop standardized plumbing details and templates for rapid deployment across business lines.

Skills

Plumbing design

Code compliance IPC/UPC

Plan review coordination

AHJ liaison

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

• Lead plumbing system design and analysis — domestic water, sanitary/waste, grease waste, natural gas, and fire protection coordination — for new and retrofit facilities across Atoms' portfolio.
• Prepare plumbing calculations, drawings, and specifications for permit submission across multiple jurisdictions.
• Design and size grease interceptors, hot water systems, and process piping for high-volume commercial kitchen and food production facilities.
• Partner with Structural, Building Design, Civil, and MEP consultant teams to resolve system conflicts and keep designs constructible and cost-effective.
• Review and respond to plan check comments from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and utility/water providers to keep permitting on schedule.
• Evaluate vendor and manufacturer plumbing and fixture submittals for code compliance and site suitability.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittal review, and field observation for plumbing systems.
• Build and refine standardized plumbing details and design templates that can be reused across Atoms' different business lines to support rapid, repeatable deployment.

What we’re looking for

• 7–10 years of plumbing engineering experience, including design for commercial, industrial, or food service facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain additional state licensure/reciprocity as needed
• Demonstrated experience with domestic water, sanitary/waste, grease waste, and gas piping system design
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC plumbing code, local amendments, and relevant health department requirements for food facilities
• Experience preparing permit-ready plumbing drawings and independently managing AHJ plan review cycles

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Los Angelesoffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $150,000-$175,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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