Early Career Plumbing Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company • San Diego, CA

11h • $70,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This
passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to
our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day:
inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a
focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work
on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also
means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a
unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total
rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional
services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the
world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we
are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and
consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data
centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy,
education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences,
infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business
development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology,
and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our
commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The entry level Plumbing Engineer will support the design and delivery of
plumbing systems for healthcare and other complex facilities. This role focuses
on technical execution, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and
contributing to high-quality project outcomes. The successful candidate will
apply engineering fundamentals, develop technical documentation, and support
project delivery while continuing to build expertise in plumbing design for
healthcare, institutional and industrial projects.

Requirements

• Proficiency in using engineering tools and software including Autodesk software (Revit, Navisworks).
• Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as EIT or PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems, including waste and vent, potable water, medical and laboratory piping, medical gases, and specialized healthcare infrastructure.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of plumbing systems for healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and data center market types.
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing plumbing systems.
• Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings.
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies.
• General knowledge of project specifications and editing techniques.
• General knowledge of California code requirements, including California Building Code (CBC) and HCAI-specific requirements.
• Complete code compliance research.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Provide construction administration services.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
• Support proposal development and technical input for projects as needed.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of design standards and best practices.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration.
• Continue to build technical expertise in specialized plumbing systems.

Benefits

• Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees