[Hiring] Plumbing Engineer/Designer @Tetra Tech

Role Description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group and is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer/Designer who is passionate about sustainable design and ready to take a lead role on diverse projects. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings. Short-term responsibilities include leading plumbing designs and supporting construction administration; long-term career growth includes building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping standards and workflows within the group.

The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Plumbing system calculations
• Consulting clients on system options
• Technical design deliverables
• Coordination with other disciplines
• QA/QC compliance
• Mentoring junior staff

The role requires regular collaboration with internal and external project teams and regular site visits for field observation and investigation. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, solution-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in consulting, construction, or similar.
• Valid PE license or CPD certification.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Lead 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, condensate collection, 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.