Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job Title: Director of Plumbing Engineering

Location: Full-time, On-site | Downtown San Diego 92101

About Us:

120 Degreez MEP Engineering is a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-performance building systems throughout California and beyond. Our work spans commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, life science, and industrial developments. We are committed to engineering excellence, constructability, and long-term client partnerships.

Job Description:

The Director of Plumbing Engineering leads and manages the firm’s plumbing engineering discipline. This senior leadership role is responsible for technical excellence, department performance, staff development, QA/QC oversight, and client-facing leadership. The Director plays a critical role in shaping design standards, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, code-compliant plumbing systems.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Department Management

Lead the Plumbing Engineering Department, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with firm goals

Establish department design standards, workflows, and best practices

Oversee staffing, scheduling, workload planning, and departmental performance

Provide technical leadership in business development efforts, proposals, and client interviews

Technical Oversight

Review and approve plumbing system designs, drawings, and specifications

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including UPC, California Building Standards (Title 24), NFPA, ASPE, ASHRAE, CALGreen, LEED, and HCAI as applicable

Guide complex system design for domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty systems

Resolve complex technical and constructability challenges

Champion sustainable and water-efficient design strategies

Project Oversight & Coordination

Oversee plumbing scopes for large and technically complex projects

Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and civil disciplines

Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures across plumbing deliverables

Participate in design reviews, project kick-offs, and construction coordination meetings

Team Development

Mentor, train, and develop plumbing engineers and designers

Lead recruiting, performance evaluations, and career development planning

Encourage continuing education, licensure, and leadership development

Client & Stakeholder Relations

Serve as senior technical contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and AHJs

Resolve escalated issues and maintain long-term client relationships

Represent the firm at industry events and professional organizations

Compliance & Risk Management

Review contracts to confirm plumbing scopes, risks, and deliverables

Maintain documentation standards to mitigate risk and support quality assurance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Plumbing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Minimum 15 years of plumbing engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

Active California PE license required

Proven experience delivering large, complex projects from concept through construction

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and plumbing design tools

In-depth knowledge of California Plumbing Code, Title 24, NFPA, ASHRAE, and sustainability standards

Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills

Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, quality, and mentorship

Compensation and Benefits : Compensation is based on experience, skill set, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

A competitive salary

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Personal time off (PTO)

Paid company holidays

Flexible work schedule

Advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: 120 Degreez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs in accordance with applicable laws.