Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Description

• Lead Plumbing and fire protection system design from concept through construction documents, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and client requirements.
• Perform plumbing system design and sizing (water, waste, storm, fuel systems, med gas, etc.) and fixture selection
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers, including reviewing work for quality, constructability, and compliance
• Assist with proposal development, including technical input, fee support, and participate in client interviews as needed.
• Perform site visits to existing facilities to assess current conditions for renovation or addition projects
• Design zone layouts and riser diagrams for building sprinkler systems
• Serve as a client facing technical lead, participating in meetings and design reviews to understand project goals and communicate design intent
• Coordinate across disciplines and agencies to manage final design reviews and responses to comments
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to prepare well-coordinated construction drawings and calculations using AutoCAD or Revit
• Produce complete plumbing and fire protection drawing packages (plans, details, specifications, life safety)
• Participate in the construction phase, including submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and closeout documentation
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and other agencies to support permitting, reviews, and approvals
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and firm standards
• Support project planning by assisting with scope definition, budgets, schedules, and staffing in coordination with project managers

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design for higher education, municipal, K-12, and/or commercial facilities
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems, including sanitary and vent systems, storm systems, process waste, domestic water, lab and process gas systems, and sprinkler design (wet, dry, and pre-action)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD required

Benefits

• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Discretionary bonuses throughout the year
• Multi-tiered Retirement Plan including Employer 401(k) contributions, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership (an additional retirement benefit funded entirely by the company)
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays year-round
• Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Flexible Spending Account; financial and estate planning assistance; and other additional benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance