Senior Plumbing Engineer - Hybrid | Lead Building Systems

Tetra Tech; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Learning & development

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead building plumbing, water heating, drainage, and fire protection designs. You will coordinate BIM work using Revit and collaborate across disciplines in a hybrid office environment.

The role requires extensive experience in plumbing systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring code compliance and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering tech or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering is preferred.
• Strong Revit and BIM familiarity, plus MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse facilities.
• Prepare drawings, specs, reports, and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations and site assessments for code compliance.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders for technical accuracy.
• Provide construction‑phase support and site observations.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain engineering standards.

Skills

Revit

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tetra Tech in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead building plumbing, water heating, drainage, and fire protection designs. You will coordinate BIM work using Revit and collaborate across disciplines in a hybrid office environment.

The role requires extensive experience in plumbing systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring code compliance and project delivery.