Process Piping Engineering Lead - Sacramento, CA

Tetra Tech; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Process Piping Engineering Lead to join the Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Team in the California Bay Area or Oregon. You will lead a team of process engineers, focusing on technical excellence and innovative system design.

You will design ultrapure water, gas storage, and hazardous wastewater systems, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure compliance with Building, Mechanical, NFPA codes while delivering high‑quality projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• PE Stamp – Mechanical or Chemical (CA) or reciprocity.
• 7+ years in design and construction within the AEC industry.
• Experience leading process system design in a consulting engineering or A/E firm.
• Proven expertise in semiconductor, microelectronics, R&D and clean room environments.
• Strong knowledge of Building/Mechanical Codes and NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design projects in clean rooms, fabrication facilities, microelectronics, R&D labs and hospital environments.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs and process piping designs.
• Design high-purity water systems, bulk gas storage and distribution, and hazardous wastewater treatment.
• Prepare technical specifications and datasheets for process equipment.
• Stamp and sign engineering documents for Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies for alignment and compliance.
• Provide construction administration support including submittals, RFIs and site visits.
• Lead and develop a team of process engineers, providing mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NFPA, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical).
• Utilize Navisworks, Bluebeam and Revit for design coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Revit

Microsoft Office

Pipe-Flo

Job description

Opportunity

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Process Piping Engineering Lead to our Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Team based in the California Bay Area or Oregon offices. 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.

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 one of our California or Oregon offices. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Salary Range: $130k-$170k (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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 150 GTT

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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.