Process Piping Engineering Lead - Austin, TX

Glumac - A Tetra Tech Company

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility and work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Process Piping Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers in advanced technology facilities and semiconductor projects. You will design critical systems such as ultrapure water, gas storage, and wastewater treatment, while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with clients and regulators, and mentoring a growing team, with a hybrid Austin work setup and travel to other offices as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
Professional Engineering Stamp - Mechanical or Chemical (CA reciprocity possible).
7+ years of design and construction experience in the AEC industry.
Experience leading process system design in a consulting/AE firm.
Experience with semiconductor, microelectronics, R&D, and clean room environments.
Strong knowledge of Building and Mechanical Codes, NFPA, and related standards.
Proven leadership of engineering teams.
Proficiency in Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revit, and MS Office.
Authorized to work in the United States full-time; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage design projects in clean rooms, fabrication facilities, microelectronics, and R&D labs.
Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and process piping designs.
Design high-purity water and bulk gas storage/distribution systems, and wastewater treatment.
Prepare technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment.
Stamp and sign drawings, reports, specs, and calculations for AHJ submission.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulators to ensure alignment and compliance.
Provide construction administration support including submittals, RFIs, and site visits.
Lead and mentor a team of process engineers.
Ensure adherence to NFPA, Building and Mechanical Codes.
Use Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Revit for design coordination.
Drive client satisfaction through project execution and strong relationships.

Skills

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Revit

MS Office

NFPA codes

Mechanical Codes

Process piping

Team leadership

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE Stamp - Mechanical/ Chemical (CA reciprocity)

Tools

Pipe-Flo

Job description

The Opportunity:

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Process Piping Engineering Lead to our Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team of process engineers, focusing on technical excellence, innovation, and team development. If you have a strong process or process piping engineering background and a passion for complex system design, this role offers a dynamic career path in cutting-edge facility engineering.

Position Summary:

As a Process Piping Engineering Lead, you will play a critical role in designing and developing advanced process systems for semiconductor, science and technology, healthcare, and advanced technology facilities. You will lead the engineering design of key systems such as ultrapure water, process cooling water, compressed air and vacuum systems, bulk gas storage, and hazardous wastewater collection and treatment. Your leadership will drive technical excellence, project success, and team growth while ensuring the highest quality standards in process-focused design and coordination.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead and manage design projects in clean rooms, fabrication facilities, microelectronics, industrial R&D labs, and hospital environments.
Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process piping designs.
Design high-purity water systems, bulk and specialty gas storage and distribution systems, and hazardous wastewater treatment.
Prepare technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment.
Stamp and sign engineering documents including drawings, reports, specifications, and calculations for submission to Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Coordinate with external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project alignment and compliance.
Provide construction administration support including submittals, RFIs, and site visits.
Lead and develop a team of process engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and industry standards, including NFPA, Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
Utilize design coordination software, including Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Revit.
Drive client satisfaction through effective project execution and strong business relationships.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
Professional Engineering Stamp - Mechanical or Chemical (in CA, or willing to get reciprocity in CA).
7+ years of experience in design and construction within the AEC industry.
Experience managing process system design within a consulting engineering or A/E firm.
Proven expertise in semiconductor, microelectronics, R&D, and clean room environments.
Strong knowledge of Building and Mechanical Codes, NFPA, and other relevant industry standards.
Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
Proficiency in Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revit, and MS Office.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Pipe-Flo.
Strong knowledge of thermal stress analysis and expansion calculations.
Knowledge of sustainability principles, energy-efficient designs, and energy codes.
Strong client relationships.
Familiarity with writing proposals including negotiating fees.

Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Austin, TX office. Travel to our California or Oregon offices may be required. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $130k-$190k (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.

Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

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 nearly 60 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.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an 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.

Your Impact:

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:

The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include: