PLUMBING DESIGNER III

Job Description

Job Description

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: $90,000 $100,000 annually

About the Role:
This role is for a mid-level Plumbing Designer who can operate independently, lead coordination, and deliver high-quality designsnot someone still needing heavy oversight.

Who This Role Is For:

• You have strong experience in U.S.-based commercial plumbing design
• You are confident working in Revit and producing complete plumbing design sets
• You can manage your workload and meet deadlines without constant supervision
• You understand multidisciplinary coordination and can resolve design conflicts
• You want to grow into a Senior Engineer or leadership role

What Youll Do:

• Design plumbing systems for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects
• Perform domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas system calculations
• Design piping systems and coordinate site utility connections
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural teams
• Lead or participate in coordination meetings and resolve design conflicts
• Respond to plan check comments and construction administration (CA) issues
• Review work for quality and mentor junior designers as needed

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

• Producing complete and accurate plumbing design packages with minimal revisions
• Effectively coordinating with other disciplines and resolving issues proactively
• Demonstrating reliability in deadlines, communication, and design quality
• Contributing to overall team efficiency and project delivery

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• 46+ years of MEP plumbing design experience
• Strong experience with U.S.-based commercial projects
• Proficiency in Revit for plumbing system design
• Experience performing plumbing system calculations (water, sanitary, gas)
• Working knowledge of California Plumbing Code and applicable regulations
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego or relocate prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with site utility coordination and infrastructure design
• Familiarity with California Plumbing Code and local jurisdiction requirements
• Experience leading coordination meetings
• Ability to mentor junior designers and review work for quality
• Strong communication skills when working with internal teams and clients

Compensation & Benefits:
At 120 Degreez, we invest in our teams long-term successprofessionally 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 requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Individuals seeking heavily supervised or entry-level roles