Plumbing Designer

Who We Are

Mazzetti is a global engineering design and consulting firm with a rich history of delivering forward-thinking solutions primarily for Healthcare and Science and Technology facilities and infrastructure. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, we are committed to bending the climate curve™. Though our story began with a small team of MEP engineers, 60 years later, we’ve grown to 200+ people in 12 locations across the U.S., India, and Africa. We are proud to partner with clients, addressing a spectrum of needs, mindful of their environmental footprint, resiliency, and economic and functional interests. 

Our Vision: Creating healthier, enduring environments

Our Mission: Bending the climate curve™

Our Core Values: Earn Trust, Team First, Inspire

We proudly hold the JUST Label, an affirmation of our values-driven culture and commitment to environmental and social impact.

Job Summary

Mazzetti's Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Consulting Engineering Practice is dedicated to designing high performance, resilience, and sustainable solutions for the built environment, with a keen focus on Healthcare and Infrastructure projects. Our team of experts combines technical excellence with a collaborative, client-focused approach to deliver exceptional outcomes. 

We are seeking a Plumbing Designer to join our Northern California team, based in either San Francisco or Sacramento, CA. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems for a wide variety of project types while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout Northern California.

Whether you're beginning your consulting engineering career or bringing years of plumbing design experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers on meaningful, technically challenging projects while continuing to grow your expertise.

Core Responsibilities

Plumbing Design & Engineering

• Assist with or lead the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, science & technology, higher education, infrastructure, commercial, and other complex building projects, depending on experience.
• Prepare plumbing system layouts, equipment selections, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Develop plumbing system designs using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other design software.
• Coordinate plumbing systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty disciplines.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for quality, constructability, and code compliance appropriate to experience level.
• Apply applicable building codes, industry standards, and Mazzetti quality expectations throughout project delivery.

Project Delivery

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, and clients throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews.
• Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, participating in field observations, and resolving design questions during construction.
• Contribute to successful project delivery by supporting schedule, quality, and client expectations.

Team Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mazzetti offices.
• Learn from experienced plumbing engineers and designers through mentorship and project collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across the Plumbing discipline.
• As experience grows, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Work Location: This is a hybrid position based in either the San Francisco or Sacramento, CA areas, involving primarily working from home, client site visits throughout Northern California, and occasional presence in our San Francisco or Sacramento offices as needed for project collaboration and team-building activities.

Travel Requirements: Approximately 10-15% travel, primarily within the Northern California region based on project assignments.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent plumbing design experience.
• 0+ years of plumbing design experience within the AEC consulting industry.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, healthcare and other complex building projects is preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating multidisciplinary building systems is preferred.
• Strong interest in building systems design and ongoing professional development.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection building systems appropriate to experience level.
• Familiarity with applicable plumbing codes and industry standards.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD), and other relevant certifications preferred.

What We Offer

At Mazzetti, you'll join a collaborative team that's designing healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable environments. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare projects, share in the company's success, and help advance our mission of bending the climate curve™.

We support our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Compensation: The typical salary range for a Plumbing Designer in San Francisco or Sacramento, CA is $62,000 - $134,000. We are committed to equitable pay and will evaluate final compensation based on relevant experience and skills in alignment with internal equity and market data.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), company paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance.
• Participation in our company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Performance based bonuses.
• 401(k) with employer matching.

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible work options: fully remote, hybrid, or in-office options, with flexible hours (depending on the role)
• Wellness program with live and on-demand fitness classes, mental health resources, wellness challenges, and incentives for healthy habits

Family Support: Paid parental leave and EAP Services.

Professional Development:

• Funding for memberships, licenses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mentorship opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Home Office Support:

• Reimbursement for cellphone and internet costs for qualifying employees.
• Home office package and additional reimbursement opportunities for work-related expenses.

Community Engagement:

• Paid volunteer time-off annually.
• Employee engagement programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Gain hands-on experience furthering Mazzetti’s mission of making environments better through the Sextant Foundation. Learn more here.

Mazzetti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and value individuals from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to and promote an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. Join us in shaping a brighter future through engineering and innovation