Fire Protection & Plumbing Designer

BL Companies; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection & Plumbing Designer to enhance their Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing group. The role involves analyzing and designing fire protection systems, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to work hybrid and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

6 paid holidays

Paid week from Christmas to New Years

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Fire Protection/Plumbing Systems.
• Proficient in REVIT.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design fire protection systems.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify fire hazards.
• Mentor team members and maintain client relationships.

Skills

REVIT

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

PE License preferred

Job description

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Manager of Recruiting and Talent Management at BL Companies

Our continued growth offers opportunity for a Fire Protection & Plumbing Designer in our Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing group. This role requires expertise in analyzing and designing new fire protection systems.

The successful candidate will work independently on fire protection and plumbing projects while offering mentorship as we enhance our fire protection expertise. They will also lead the design and conduct risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards.

This role will be responsible for the design and risk assessment for potential fire hazards. Additionally, this individual will mentor staff and maintain client relationships.

This position is hybrid and can be based in our Wilmington, Charlotte, or Meriden offices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Analysis of Fire Protection Systems
• Technical design of new Fire Protection Systems (suppression, fire detection, alarm)
• Application of appropriate building and fire codes to design criteria
• Conduct Risk Assessments to identify potential fire hazards
• Develop Summary of Code Requirements
• Use of engineering design software such as REVIT
• Mentor and determine staffing needs and recommended projects
• Inform team members about technical details
• Maintain positive client relationships

Required Experience:

• Proficiency in REVIT
• Project/Senior Engineer with 5+ years of experience with Fire Protection/Plumbing Systems
• PE License preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Architecture and Planning

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