What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLUMBING SENIOR ENGINEER (PE REQUIRED) position at AMIRI BUILDING ENGINEERING INC dba 120 DEGREEZ?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Location: San Diego, California (On-site)
Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually
About the Role:
This role is for a licensed Plumbing Professional Engineer who wants to lead complex plumbing system projects, influence technical standards, and operate at a high level within a growing MEP firm.
You will not be a production-only engineer. You will be trusted with design authority, QA/QC accountability, and client-facing leadership.
Who This Role Is For:
Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually
About the Role:
This role is for a licensed Plumbing Professional Engineer who wants to lead complex plumbing system projects, influence technical standards, and operate at a high level within a growing MEP firm.
You will not be a production-only engineer. You will be trusted with design authority, QA/QC accountability, and client-facing leadership.
Who This Role Is For:
- You take ownership of your work and project outcomes
- You are confident making technical decisions and standing behind them
- You have strong experience with U.S.-based commercial plumbing system design
- You want to grow into higher-level leadership within a structured firm
What You’ll Do:
- Lead plumbing system design for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects
- Oversee QA/QC across multiple projects to reduce errors and liability
- Perform and review plumbing system calculations (domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas)
- Design and review piping systems and coordinate site utilities
- Support project managers with technical forecasting and risk planning
- Participate in client meetings and represent the firm at a senior level
- Contribute to internal standards and technical training
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):
- Fully integrated into active project teams
- Independently leading plumbing design scopes
- Contributing to QA/QC improvements
- Demonstrating reliability in deadlines and coordination
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (U.S.)
- 8 years of plumbing design experience
- Strong experience with U.S. commercial projects
- Proficiency in Revit and plumbing design software
- Strong understanding of California Plumbing Code and applicable regulations
- Experience performing plumbing system calculations (water, sanitary, storm, gas)
- Ability to lead coordination and communicate with clients
Compensation & Benefits:
At 120 Degreez, we invest in our team’s long-term success—professionally and personally.
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
- 70% employer-paid medical insurance 100% dental and vision
- $1,500 annual professional development and certification allowance
- Paid Company Holidays 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) 1 week Paid Sick Leave
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- Clear career advancement pathway from Designer through Principal
- Collaborative, structured, and growth-focused work environment
Work Authorization:
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Who Should NOT Apply:
- Candidates with less than 4 years of relevant MEP experience
- Candidates without U.S.-based project experience
- Candidates not proficient in Revit
- Candidates without plumbing system design experience (commercial systems and calculations)
- Individuals seeking heavily supervised or entry-level roles
Salary : $130,000 - $149,000