Plumbing Engineer/Designer - San Francisco, CA
Tetra Tech
San Francisco, CA, US
Onsite
2026-06-26
Announced salary
$100,000 - $135,000
Estimated net pay
$6,184 - $7,943
/month · 26% withheld
after tax & contributions · Single, no dependents
Job description
**The Opportunity:**
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group in California 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.
**Position Summary:**
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, technical design deliverables, coordination with other disciplines, QA/QC compliance, and 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.
**Essential Job Functions:**
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
* Lead plumbing 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, and field reports.
* Adhere to QA/QC policies and escalate issues as needed.
* Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the l