Fire Protection Engineer

Lead Dog Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Dog Recruiting is seeking a Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer/Designer for our Charlotte, NC area office. The role requires 10+ years of experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems, with hybrid work options from one of our four offices and some remote days.

You will design, size, and specify plumbing and fire protection systems, coordinate with architects and clients, perform fieldwork, and develop construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related engineering/science discipline with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Graduate and/or registered Professional Engineer is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT software (REVIT preferred).
• Understanding of the national standard plumbing codes, building codes and NFPA codes.
• Understanding construction plans of plumbing and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Meet with architects and team members to determine appropriate plumbing and fire protection systems, location, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Perform fieldwork to determine a design direction, including making educated decisions on system designs and upgrades.
• Experience with system layout, calculation, and sizing of piping and equipment.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines during design and production drawings.
• Prepare contract documents to design and provide concepts for schematic design packages using AutoCAD and/or Revit; HydraCad/HydraCALC is a plus.

Skills

Plumbing & FP Design

AutoCAD

REVIT

Field Work

Architect Coordination

Piping Design

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

HydraCad/HydraCALC

Job description

A design and architecture firm dedicated to defining the next generation of Living, Learning and Healing Environments is hiring a Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer/Designer. The family-oriented culture aims to provide an exceptional employment experience through which we deliver extraordinary service. From our four regionally located offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, Roanoke, Virginia, Louisville, Kentucky and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, we provide specialization in the design of senior living, education, healthcare and government facilities nationwide.

The company is currently hiring a Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer/Designer with 10+ years’ experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems. You will work hybrid from one of our 4 offices T, W, Th and remotely M, F.

This position will perform all aspects of engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects. An engineering degree is a plus but not required, your relevant work experience will suffice. The Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer will meet the following list of requirements and must have the ability to:

• Meet with architects and other team members to determine appropriate plumbing and fire protection systems, location, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Perform appropriate fieldwork to determine a design direction, including making educated decisions on system designs and upgrades.
• Experience with system layout, calculation, and sizing of piping and equipment.
• Work with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate systems during design and production drawings.
• Perform plumbing system and fire protection system design calculations.
• Understand national standard plumbing codes, building codes and NFPA
• codes
• Understand construction plans of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Prepare contract documents to design and provide concepts for schematic design packages using latest version of AutoCad and/or Revit software, HydraCad/HydraCALC is a plus.
• To develop technical construction specifications to appropriately support project design and drawings.
• Assist in plumbing and fire protection construction administration of the project, including shop drawing review, site visits, cost proposal evaluations, and response to questions from the field.
• Strong written and communication skills are a must with the ability to multi-task – working on simultaneous project assignments, each in different phases.

The salary is around 100k plus bonus and a benefits package will be offered.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related engineering/science discipline with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Graduate and/or registered Professional Engineer is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT software (REVIT preferred).
• Understanding of the national standard plumbing codes, building codes and NFPA codes .
• Understanding construction plans of plumbing and fire protection systems.

Preferred Certifications

• ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) CPDT, OR CPD, preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• LEED certifications are a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.