Senior Plumbing Engineer - Los Angeles, CA
Tetra Tech•Los Angeles, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding its plumbing engineering group in Southern California and is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer passionate about sustainable design to take a lead role on diverse projects. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects including healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings. The position involves leading plumbing designs and supporting construction administration, with long-term career growth opportunities in people management, standards development, and workflow improvement.
Requirements
- 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.
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 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 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
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