Job Title: Plumbing Engineer / MEP Design Engineer

Location: Alhambra, CA (Hybrid: 3 days Remote & 2 days On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 annually (based on experience)

Company Introduction

This role is with a growing MEP consulting engineering firm based in Southern California. The organization is known for its collaborative, process-driven culture and technically strong team, delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use projects.

The firm emphasizes smart systems, strong coordination, and client-focused delivery. This position is ideal for an experienced, plumbing-led MEP engineer who enjoys owning projects, working closely with clients, and contributing to a high-performing engineering team.

Role Overview

The Plumbing Engineer / MEP Design Engineer is a plumbing-led, project-oriented role responsible for delivering coordinated MEP designs from concept through construction. This individual will lead plumbing scopes while collaborating closely with mechanical and electrical disciplines to produce efficient, code-compliant, and constructible designs.

Success in this role requires strong technical plumbing expertise, hands-on project management experience, and the ability to serve as a confident point of contact for clients and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is process-driven, software-savvy, and comfortable balancing design execution with project leadership responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing system design for domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, and specialty systems as applicable.
• Develop plumbing system concepts aligned with project requirements, client expectations, and applicable codes.
• Perform plumbing calculations, fixture counts, system sizing, and equipment selections.
• Manage plumbing-led project scopes from concept through construction, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality alignment.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants on plumbing and MEP coordination.
• Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and BIM/Revit workflows.
• Prepare, review, and oversee construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field observations.
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates for plumbing and MEP work.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to internal QA/QC standards and processes.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, local amendments, and project standards.

Required Background

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of plumbing design experience within an MEP consulting environment.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) license required or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for MEP design.
• Experience producing fully coordinated construction documents.
• Demonstrated project management experience with client-facing responsibility.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-discipline collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail with a quality- and process-focused mindset.
  Professional Engineer (PE) license or active path toward licensure (Preferred).

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary up to $150,000, based on experience and licensure.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically engaging projects.
• Support for professional development, licensure, and long-term career growth.
• Collaborative team environment focused on quality, communication, and continuous improvement.