Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Location: San Diego, California (On-site) Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually

About the Role: This role is for a licensed Plumbing Professional Engineer who wants to lead complex plumbing system projects, influence technical standards, and operate at a high level within a growing MEP firm.

You will not be a production-only engineer. You will be trusted with design authority, QA/QC accountability, and client-facing leadership.

Who This Role Is For:

You take ownership of your work and project outcomes

You are confident making technical decisions and standing behind them

You have strong experience with U.S.-based commercial plumbing system design

You want to grow into higher-level leadership within a structured firm

What You’ll Do:

Lead plumbing system design for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects

Oversee QA/QC across multiple projects to reduce errors and liability

Perform and review plumbing system calculations (domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas)

Design and review piping systems and coordinate site utilities

Support project managers with technical forecasting and risk planning

Participate in client meetings and represent the firm at a senior level

Contribute to internal standards and technical training

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

Fully integrated into active project teams

Independently leading plumbing design scopes

Contributing to QA/QC improvements

Demonstrating reliability in deadlines and coordination

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (U.S.)

8+ years of plumbing design experience

Strong experience with U.S. commercial projects

Proficiency in Revit and plumbing design software

Strong understanding of California Plumbing Code and applicable regulations

Experience performing plumbing system calculations (water, sanitary, storm, gas)

Ability to lead coordination and communicate with clients

Compensation & Benefits: At 120 Degreez, we invest in our team’s long-term success—professionally and personally.

401(k) with up to 3% employer match

70% employer-paid medical insurance + 100% dental and vision

$1,500 annual professional development and certification allowance

Paid Company Holidays + 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 week Paid Sick Leave

100% employer-paid life insurance

Clear career advancement pathway from Designer through Principal

Collaborative, structured, and growth-focused work environment

Work Authorization: We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Who Should NOT Apply:

Candidates with less than 4 years of relevant MEP experience

Candidates without U.S.-based project experience

Candidates not proficient in Revit

Candidates without plumbing system design experience (commercial systems and calculations)

Individuals seeking heavily supervised or entry-level roles