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Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group in Northern California and is seeking a Senior 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 commercial, healthcare, multifamily, manufacturing, and process-driven facilities while contributing to business development and helping grow a local team. Short-term responsibilities include leading plumbing and process 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.
Position Summary:
The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The successful applicant will report to the Discipline Lead or Regional Manager and 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 project teams and occasional site visits for investigations and construction field observation reports. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, solution-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to sustainable practices.
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:
- Lead plumbing/process 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 & field reports, and similar.
- Adhere to QA/QC policies and escalate issues as needed.
- Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team.
- Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years in consulting, construction, or similar.
- Valid PE license or CPD certification.
- Proficient in Revit (BIM).
- Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, and/or manufacturing).
- Clear communicator, organized, solution-oriented, able to work independently.
- Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Work Environment and Location:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in one of our offices. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $100,000 - $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.
The Opportunity:
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group in Northern California and is seeking a Senior 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 commercial, healthcare, multifamily, manufacturing, and process-driven facilities while contributing to business development and helping grow a local team. Short-term responsibilities include leading plumbing and process 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.
Position Summary:
The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The successful applicant will report to the Discipline Lead or Regional Manager and 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 project teams and occasional site visits for investigations and construction field observation reports. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, solution-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to sustainable practices.
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:
- Lead plumbing/process 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 & field reports, and similar.
- Adhere to QA/QC policies and escalate issues as needed.
- Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team.
- Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years in consulting, construction, or similar.
- Valid PE license or CPD certification.
- Proficient in Revit (BIM).
- Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, and/or manufacturing).
- Clear communicator, organized, solution-oriented, able to work independently.
- Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Work Environment and Location:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in one of our offices. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $100,000 - $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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Construction Engineer Jobs at Tetra Tech Jobs
Align your credentials to Tetra Tech's project portfolio
Tetra Tech's construction work spans federal contracts, water infrastructure, and environmental remediation. Tailor your resume to highlight experience in those sectors specifically, since generic construction backgrounds compete less effectively against candidates with relevant project-type depth.
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires Construction Engineer roles to qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules. Confirm your degree is in civil, structural, or environmental engineering, not a broad construction management program, before you apply. Misaligned credentials are a common petition stumbling block.
Target Tetra Tech postings that list federal project experience
Roles tied to government contracts often have more defined timelines and structured onboarding, which gives HR clearer runway to initiate visa filings. Search Tetra Tech's open positions and filter for postings that reference federal, state, or municipal clients.
Raise visa sponsorship before the offer stage
At a firm like Tetra Tech, project managers often have input on hiring but HR owns the visa process. Confirming sponsorship availability during the second interview, not after an offer, prevents the situation where a project team wants you but HR hasn't budgeted the filing.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active Construction Engineer openings
Construction Engineer roles at Tetra Tech are distributed across regional offices and project locations, so openings don't always cluster in one place. Use Migrate Mate to browse current postings filtered by visa sponsorship type so you can identify which locations are actively hiring.
Understand how TN status works if you're Canadian or Mexican
Construction Engineers with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for TN status under USMCA, which Tetra Tech has sponsored for this role type. TN requires your job duties to map to the engineer category at the border or port of entry, so prepare a detailed employer support letter before travel.
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Find Construction Engineer at Tetra Tech JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Tetra Tech sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers?
Yes, Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Engineer roles. The company has an established sponsorship process for this function, though approval depends on the role qualifying as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria. Your degree field and job duties need to align closely, so civil or structural engineering backgrounds are the strongest fit for H-1B petitions in this role.
How do I apply for Construction Engineer jobs at Tetra Tech?
Applications go through Tetra Tech's careers portal. Roles are posted by specific office or project location, so searching by region gets better results than browsing the general listing. In your application, highlight project-type experience that mirrors Tetra Tech's federal and infrastructure focus. You can also browse visa-sponsorship-confirmed postings through Migrate Mate to identify which locations are currently active.
Which visa types does Tetra Tech commonly use for Construction Engineer roles?
Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 visas for Construction Engineers. H-1B is the most common path for full-time roles. F-1 OPT and CPT typically apply to recent graduates or current students in engineering programs. TN is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role maps to the USMCA engineer category.
What qualifications does Tetra Tech expect for Construction Engineer positions?
Most Construction Engineer roles at Tetra Tech require a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or environmental engineering from an accredited program. Project experience in infrastructure, water systems, or government-contracted construction carries significant weight. PE licensure is often preferred for senior roles, and candidates with field experience on federal or municipal projects tend to advance further in the hiring process.
How do visa filing timelines work for a Construction Engineer offer from Tetra Tech?
If you're on F-1 OPT, Tetra Tech can hire you before the H-1B cap registration window opens in March, with your OPT bridging the gap until an H-1B approval takes effect on October 1. The DOL Labor Condition Application must be certified before Tetra Tech can file your I-129 petition with USCIS, so the process typically begins two to three months before your intended start date.
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