Plumbing Engineer / MEP Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license or active path toward licensure (Preferred).

Compensation & Perks