Plumbing Engineer/Designer - Seattle, WA

Tetra Tech•Seattle, WA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Plumbing Engineer/Designer to support plumbing and process piping consulting and design work from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The role spans a variety of project types, including healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings. The successful candidate will prepare plumbing system calculations and technical design deliverables, advise clients on system options, coordinate with other disciplines, comply with QA/QC requirements, and mentor junior staff. Regular collaboration with internal and external project teams and site visits for field observation and investigation are part of the role. Short-term work focuses on supporting designs and construction administration; longer-term growth may include building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping group standards and workflows. The position is hybrid, with two in-office days per week at the Seattle, Washington office. Candidates must live within commuting distance of that office and be authorized to work full-time in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The salary range is $100,000–$135,000, with actual compensation based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. The company describes its total compensation package as also 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 settings.
Clear communication, organization, and solution-oriented problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
Must live within a commutable distance of Glumac’s Seattle, Washington office.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; current or future 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, interceptors, and similar treatment devices.
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 and 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.
Consult with clients on system options and prepare technical design deliverables.
Participate in regular site visits for field observation and investigation.