Senior Plumbing Engineer: Lead Sustainable Building Systems

Glumac; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Learning & development

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, in Southern California is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead plumbing design and consulting from schematic through construction administration. The role emphasizes sustainable design, field observation, and collaboration with diverse project teams across healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 7+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Revit.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in consulting, construction, or similar.
• Valid PE license.
• Proficient in Revit (BIM).
• Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, multifamily residential, and/or manufacturing).
• Clear communicator, organized, solution‑oriented, able to work independently.
• Must be located within a commutable distance of Glumac’s Los Angeles or Irvine offices.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing designs and prepare construction documents.
• Perform plumbing calculations including: fixture counts, booster pump head, ejector pump head, domestic hot water loads (including heat pump design), storm water, condensate collection, fuel oil venting etc.
• Coordinate with ownership, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
• Support Construction Administration: RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and field reports.
• Adhere to QA/QC policies and elevate issues as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team.
• Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.

Skills

PE license

Revit (BIM)

Plumbing design

Communication

Independence

7+ years experience

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, in Southern California is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer to lead plumbing design and consulting from schematic through construction administration. The role emphasizes sustainable design, field observation, and collaboration with diverse project teams across healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 7+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Revit.