Entry Level Plumbing Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Engineer
Overview
Entry Level Plumbing Engineer – San Francisco, California. Join to apply for the Entry Level Plumbing Engineer – San Francisco, California role at PAE
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The firm values staff, fosters learning and growth, and is committed to the success of clients.
What You'll Do- Oversee the preparation of deliverables and documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
- Able to effectively communicate plumbing design options to a diverse stakeholder group
- Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
- Provide design direction, mentorship and guidance for the project team
- Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
- Complete the project within the budget and schedule
- Knowledge of other disciplines and direct interdisciplinary coordination
- Provide updates to master specifications; provide input into standards
- Perform plumbing design calculations and equipment selection
- Provide opinions of probable construction costs
- Perform site visits and issues reports
- Implement the project quality management plan (QMP)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree for discipline work or equivalent experience
- Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE, CPD) preferred
- 4+ years’ experience in plumbing design
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
- Thorough understanding of project phases and their associated deliverables
- Develop the ability to assemble and run a team
- Understand plumbing design concepts and effectively communicate them to others
- Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA and IBC
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Revit/AutoCAD
- Hiring Base Salary Range: $81,617-$92,897 annual
- This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Performance Bonus
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Commuter benefit
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
- To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act.
- This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA
Our commitment to pay equity
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work.
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What We’re Made OfEstablished in 1967 and stretching across five offices on the West Coast, PAE provides services in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design. We design high-performing and regenerative built environments to keep people comfortable, healthy, and productive while restoring the…
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