Plumbing Engineer/Designer - Austin, TX

Tetra Tech•Austin, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Plumbing Engineer/Designer for its Austin, Texas office. The role supports plumbing and process piping consulting and design from Schematic Design through Construction Administration, on projects that may include healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings. Responsibilities include plumbing system calculations, advising clients on system options, preparing technical design deliverables, coordinating with other disciplines, complying with QA/QC policies, and mentoring junior staff. Regular collaboration with internal and external teams and site visits for field observation and investigation are part of the position. The successful candidate will be self-directed, solution-oriented, organized, communicative, and committed to sustainable design. Short-term work focuses on supporting plumbing design and construction administration; longer-term growth may involve building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping team standards and workflows. The position has a hybrid work environment and requires two in-office days per week at the Austin, Texas office. Candidates must be within commuting distance of that office and eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; current or future employment visa sponsorship is not available. The salary range is $100,000–$135,000, with actual compensation depending on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. The company describes its total compensation package as including benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in consulting, construction, or a similar field.
Proficiency in Revit (BIM).
Strong plumbing design experience in commercial, healthcare, process, multifamily residential, and/or manufacturing projects.
Clear communication, organization, and solution-oriented problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
Must be located within commuting distance of Glumac’s Austin, Texas office.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Valid PE license or CPD certification.
Medical gas or process piping experience; related certifications are a plus.
LEED, LFA, or other sustainability credentials.
Experience with water harvesting or treatment and heat pump water heaters.
Water treatment knowledge, including water softeners, descalers, and interceptors.
Fire protection knowledge, including wet/dry systems and dry-agent suppression systems.
Project Management, Business Development, or prior team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Support plumbing piping 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, and condensate collection.
Coordinate with ownership, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
Support Construction Administration through RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and field reports.
Adhere to QA/QC policies and escalate issues as needed.
Mentor junior engineers and designers and help grow the local plumbing team.
Assist with Business Development opportunities when needed.
Conduct site visits for field observation and investigation.