Mechanical Designer - San Diego
Oso Semiconductor
Design
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 75k-82k / year
Posted on May 7, 2026
The Opportunity
Launch your mechanical design career with Glumac on a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth. As an entry-level Mechanical Designer in our San Diego, California, office, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting innovative building systems projects while learning directly from experienced Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate ready to build real-world skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and grow toward a long-term career in mechanical engineering and design.
Position Summary
In this role, you’ll support the design of mechanical systems and contribute to the production of construction documents as part of a large, collaborative project team. You’ll learn how to perform calculations, develop designs in Revit, and use Bluebeam and other tools under the guidance of senior team members. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, brings a strong work ethic, and thrives in a team-first environment.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our San Diego, California, office . All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation
Salary Range: $75,000 - $82,000 (depending on experience)
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.
Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life At Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company
The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Additional Information
Launch your mechanical design career with Glumac on a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth. As an entry-level Mechanical Designer in our San Diego, California, office, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting innovative building systems projects while learning directly from experienced Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate ready to build real-world skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and grow toward a long-term career in mechanical engineering and design.
Position Summary
In this role, you’ll support the design of mechanical systems and contribute to the production of construction documents as part of a large, collaborative project team. You’ll learn how to perform calculations, develop designs in Revit, and use Bluebeam and other tools under the guidance of senior team members. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, brings a strong work ethic, and thrives in a team-first environment.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Support mechanical system design under the direction of Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers
- Learn and apply design strategies for building mechanical systems
- Perform basic engineering calculations and documentation tasks
- Develop and coordinate work in Revit and Bluebeam
- Contribute to the production of construction documents
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables and daily tasks
- Collaborate with project teams in a hybrid/in-office learning environment
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- Recent graduate or equivalent entry-level experience
- Ability to work in-office for training and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and team-first attitude
- Eagerness to learn and take direction from senior staff
- Internship experience in mechanical engineering, design, or AEC
- EIT designation or progress toward EIT
- Revit experience
- Bluebeam experience
- Prior experience working in a professional team environment
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our San Diego, California, office . All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation
Salary Range: $75,000 - $82,000 (depending on experience)
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.
Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life At Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company
The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Additional Information
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