Senior Plumbing Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Plumbing Engineer: Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of plumbing systems for healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and data centers with an accent on complex problem-solving, multidisciplinary coordination, and California code compliance. Focus on leading project delivery, mentoring staff, client engagement, and innovation in plumbing design.

Location: San Diego, CA (on-site with remote Fridays). Up to 30% travel.

Salary: $140,000–$200,000

Company

Employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on data centers, healthcare, science & technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design, evaluate, and plan plumbing systems for healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and data centers.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and QA/QC reviews for engineering staff and deliverables.
• Develop bidding documents, specifications, and Revit models while coordinating with support staff.
• Engage clients, drive business development, and resolve complex problems using analytical tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience engineering and managing plumbing systems projects.
• Advanced expertise in Autodesk software (Revit, Navisworks) and plumbing calculations.
• High-level knowledge of California Building Code (CBC) and HCAI requirements.
• PE registration preferred; experience at a design engineering firm required.
• Ability to work independently, review work of others, and perform site assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first approach with focus on inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) with company stock purchase option.
• PTO plans (U.S. and Canadian), 10 paid holidays, paid leave for military and new parents.
• Merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock for eligible roles.
• Commitment to sustainable future, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.