Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer - Irvine, CA
About The Position
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding its plumbing engineering group in Southern California and is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer. This role involves leading diverse projects in commercial, healthcare, multifamily, manufacturing, and process-driven facilities, with opportunities for business development and team growth. The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration, reporting to the Discipline Lead or Regional Manager. Responsibilities include system calculations, technical design, interdisciplinary coordination, QA/QC, and mentoring junior staff. The role requires collaboration with project teams, occasional site visits, and a commitment to sustainable practices. The ideal candidate is self-directed, solution-oriented, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills.
Requirements
- 7+ years in consulting, construction, or similar.
- Valid PE license or CPD certification.
- Proficient in Revit (BIM).
- Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, and/or manufacturing).
- Clear communicator, organized, solution-oriented, able to work independently.
- Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office).
- Located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Medical gas or process piping experience (certifications a plus).
- LEED, LFA, or sustainability credentials (experience with water harvesting/treatment and heat pump water heaters a plus).
- Water treatment knowledge (experience with water softeners, descalers, interceptors, and similar treatment devices a plus).
- Fire protection knowledge (experience with wet/dry systems and dry-agent suppression systems a plus).
- Project Management, Business Development, or prior team leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead plumbing/process piping designs and prepare construction documents.
- Perform fixture counts, pipe/equipment sizing, and other plumbing calculations.
- Coordinate with ownership, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
- Support Construction Administration: RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits & field reports, and similar.
- Adhere to QA/QC policies and escalate issues as needed.
- Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team.
- Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
