Senior Plumbing Engineer

CMTA, Inc.; Lafayette (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible non-accrual vacation

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. seeks a Senior Plumbing Engineer for its Lafayette, CA office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of MEP design experience, specializing in plumbing engineering for energy efficient projects.

The role involves working alongside the plumbing engineering team, interpreting blueprints, and providing guidance to staff engineers. Offering a hybrid work schedule, this position balances in-office and remote workdays, while ensuring unparalleled career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plumbing design and engineering.
• Ability to resolve challenges and lead all phases of the project.
• Provide workable solutions designing plumbing systems from design phase through construction.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Evaluating and applying engineering techniques for system layout.

Skills

5+ years of industry experience - MEP Design

Piping and equipment layout using Revit

Flow tests and engineering calculations

Laying out waste/vent piping; domestic hot/cold piping; and storm piping

Preliminary fire/domestic water requirements for various building types

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Engineer a plus

Job description

Overview

CMTA, a Legence Company. CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

Job Description: CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer for our Lafayette, CA office with 5+ years of experience in plumbing design and engineering. This person will work closely with our plumbing engineering team on energy efficient projects for various clients. Our ideal candidate should be a self-motivated individual with a technical background who thrives on resolving challenges, assisting clients, and leading all phases of the project.

Salary: $115,000 - 150,000 (dependent on experience). Work Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities Could Involve The Following

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Reviewing and marking up others drawings.
• Generating electronic responses to questions and reviews.
• Attending meetings with owners, clients, and architects.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to staff engineers on appropriate design.
• Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings to determine conformance with contract documents and applicable Codes.
• Evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and calculations to perform equipment research, piping layout, and pipe sizing.
• Conferring with other engineers and personnel to implement operating procedures; resolve system deficiencies and provide technical information.
• Researching and analyzing client design proposal specifications, manuals, and other criteria to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of the design or application.
• Specifying system components or directing modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance.
• Developing client relations through feedback to design engineers on customer concerns and needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience - MEP Design
• Piping and equipment layout using Revit
• Flow tests and engineering calculations
• Laying out waste/vent piping; domestic hot/cold piping; and storm piping
• Determine preliminary fire/domestic water requirements for various building types
• This position entails providing workable solutions designing plumbing systems for buildings from the design phase through the construction administration phase as needed.

Desired Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Licensed Engineer a plus but not a requirement

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Additional Information

• Reasonable Accommodations: If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
• Employment Eligibility: Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer: Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
• Pay Disclosure & Considerations: Where pay ranges are indicated, the exact pay will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic and market considerations. We are committed to fair and competitive compensation and comply with applicable salary transparency laws.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other factors protected by law.
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