What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Engineer/Designer - Los Angeles, CA position at Los Angeles, CA - Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Join Glumac’s Los Angeles plumbing team and help shape high-performance buildings that make a real impact. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level Plumbing Engineer or Designer who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work on meaningful projects, and grow into a trusted local resource within a collaborative MEP environment.
Position Summary:
In this role, you’ll execute plumbing designs under limited supervision, contribute to engineering calculations, develop drawings and specifications, and coordinate closely with project teams to deliver complete, buildable solutions. You’ll also support construction administration, occasional site visits, and the mentorship of junior staff while building your path toward greater technical and local leadership.
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:
• Execute plumbing design work with minimal oversight
• Perform engineering calculations and support equipment selection
• Develop plumbing drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with internal project team members to ensure complete and constructable designs
• Work with regulatory officials as needed
• Support construction administration efforts
• Conduct occasional site visits to confirm design intent is being met
• Help mentor and train junior staff
• Contribute to firm documentation and quality control standards
• Assist with workload planning and time-to-complete estimates
Required Qualifications:
• 4–8 years of relevant plumbing design/engineering experience
• Proficiency in Revit
• EIT, PE, or CPD credential
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with LEED, water reuse/harvesting, healthcare, process engineering, or high-rise projects
• Background in high-performance building design
• Interest in growing into a local leadership role
• Passion for mentoring and contributing to team development
• Familiarity with Plumbing, MedGas, wastewater, and related building systems
Work Environment and Location:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Los Angeles, CA office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience)
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.
Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:
• 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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Salary : $105,000 - $135,000