Head of Engineering & Projects

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.

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. 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 elevate issues as needed.

Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team.

Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.

Proficient in Revit (BIM).

Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, multifamily residential and/or manufacturing).

Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office).

Medical gas or process piping experience (certifications a plus).

LEED, LFA, or sustainability credentials (experience with water harvesting/treatment and heat pump water heaters a plus).

Water treatment knowledge (experience with water softeners, descalers, interceptors, and similar treatment devices a plus).

Fire protection knowledge (experience with wet/dry systems and dry-agent suppression systems a plus).

Project Management, Business Development, or prior team leadership experience.

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Diego offices. Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

Merit-based financial rewards.

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.

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