Lead Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection focus)
KLH Engineers
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Qualifications
- 5+ years working in an MEP engineering consulting firm.
- Experience in healthcare preferred.
- Ability to convey messages clearly and persuasively.
Responsibilities
- Lead and review engineering tasks.
- Assist with project planning and execution.
- Perform plumbing and fire protection designs.
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Job description
KLH Engineers provides excellent career opportunities for people with a wide range of skills. We hire talented engineers, designers, lighting experts, communication technology professionals, energy solutions specialists, commissioning agents and more. At KLH, we are dedicated to providing our employees professional development opportunities. We accomplish this through our culture along with providing resources to our staff that encourages growth and development.
Please submit your application here if you are interested in joining the KLH team. Your resume will be carefully reviewed and you will be contacted if your experience and skill set match our requirements. If you do not find a position that matches your interests or qualifications at this time, that’s okay. You can submit your resume for future consideration.
Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection focus)
Location: Fort Thomas, KY
Job Id: 264
# of Openings: 1
Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer/Associate (Plumbing & Fire Protection Focus)
Market: All of our mechanical team members have an opportunity to serve across many markets.
Reports To: Team Leader of Mechanical Engineering Department
Lead Mechanical Engineers and Associates are responsible for the development of air distribution systems, single line control diagrams, load studies and analysis as well as equipment selection. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, conducting and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion.
An Engineer is a licensed professional who has obtained a Professional Engineer (PE) certification, demonstrating advanced competency and legal authority to practice engineering. An Associate is an individual who has earned an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering but has not yet achieved PE licensure. Associates may also have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination as part of their progression toward professional licensure.
- Perform engineering tasks and work with engineers and designers to produce projects in design.
- Review Plumbing and Fire Protection designs per QC/QA standards.
- Assist CA representative in reviewing submittals and answering questions from projects in the field.
- On time and dependable.
- Completes tasks thoroughly and on time.
- Able to keep accurate records of billable time.
- Able to submit timesheets in a timely manner.
- Able to use and understand office equipment technology such as phones, copiers, plotters, scanners and computers.
- Able to use Windows and Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Able to work in team environment.
- Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
- Understand and follows company structure.
- Understands and follows department standards and procedures.
- Understand floor plans, sections, details and basic architectural concepts.
- Proactively communicates concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project.
- Effectively understand technical Plumbing and Fire Protection technical information and theories.
- Able to provide solution-based project ideas.
- Able to provide valued engineering suggestions.
- Able to use conference room equipment to run meetings (video, conference calls, Lync, etc.)
- Able to delegate tasks to support staff.
- Perform basic plumbing and fire protection drafting with minimal direction.
- Create and print drawings.
- Draft plumbing and fire protection based on comments and markups.
- Draft and digitize plumbing and fire protection existing conditions.
- Draft, digitize, and convert plumbing and fire protection field notes to CAD.
- Assist with plumbing and fire protection drawing and document template management.
- Understand basic plumbing and fire protection principals used in design.
- Layout basic domestic water, hot water, waste and vent, storm, natural gas, medical gas, and sprinkler head systems.
- Use AutoCAD and Revit design software.
- Edit simple stick on specifications.
- Assist with RFI review and response.
- Assist with change order review and response.
- Attend Plumbing and Fire Protection department meetings.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Plumbing and Fire Protection codes.
- Follow and work with design checklists.
- Follow and work with review checklists.
- Capable of small scale project designs (<2000 s.f. / less complex design / toilet room and mop sink).
- Coordinate plumbing and fire protection utilities with municipalities with direction.
- Assist with project field visits.
- Perform drawing revisions.
- Produce drawing sketches.
- Perform peer drawing reviews.
- Participates in company technical trainings.
- Provide pump design layout and connections.
- Layout basic vacuum waste systems.
- Layout basic compressed air systems.
- Understand the intricacies of new, existing, and demolition work and how they relate during design.
- Assist with job proposal drafts.
- Attend construction meetings.
- Edit complex book specifications.
- Manage submittal reviews and responses.
- Manage RFI reviews and responses.
- Review change orders.
- Possess a well-established knowledge of multiple Plumbing and Fire Protection codes.
- Troubleshoot Plumbing and Fire Protection projects challenges.
- Lead, motivate, and direct Plumbing and Fire Protection support staff team.
- Provide suggestions for possible Plumbing and Fire Protection process improvements.
- Conduct Plumbing and Fire Protection code research.
- Assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection feasibility studies.
- Engage in Plumbing and Fire Protection project management.
- Attend architectural / client / contractor coordination meetings.
- Perform field surveys and field visits.
- Capable of medium scale project design (2000 s.f. to 10,000 s.f. / medium complexity).
- Perform calculations on domestic water, hot water, waste and vent, grease, storm, natural gas, medical gas, compressed air, pumps, and fire protection systems.
- Coordinate plumbing and fire protection utilities with municipalities independently.
- Work with product sales representatives to perform design, product review, investigation, and research.
- Attend industry meetings and conferences.
- Manage plumbing and fire protection drawings and document templates.
- Capable of specification revisions.
- Perform internal MEP coordination.
- Perform external MEP coordination.
- Generate plans review comment response letters.
- Generate plans review comment drawing revisions.
- Complete permit applications.
- Compose a design narrative.
- Create plumbing and fire protection details.
- Perform engineer drawing reviews.
- Manage supporting engineers and designers project tasks.
- Create job proposals with minimal assistance.
- Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; show pride in work performed; demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintain professional behavior and appearance; exhibit dependability.
There may be direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. Team leaders may assign fire protection and plumbing engineers, designers or co‑ops to be under lead engineer’s supervision.
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) from a four‑year university or equivalent experience is required.
- Professional Engineering license preferred.
- LEED AP is preferred.
- 5+ years working in an MEP engineering consulting firm on multiple building types.
- Experience in healthcare preferred.
- Verbal – Convey easily and quickly any message; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen attentively and seek clarification; maintain professional nonverbal communication analogous to the situation.
- Written – Write clearly and informatively with a high level of sophistication; present numerical data effectively.
- Basic computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Access.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Accuracy of completing tasks.
- Timeliness of completing tasks.
- Willingness to help and go the extra mile.
- Positive attitude.
- Consistency in performing and completing tasks.
- Ability to gain engineering knowledge and consistently apply it.
- Thoroughness and accuracy in completing calculations.
- Attention to drafting detail.
- Understanding and application of company standards.
- Provides departmental process improvement ideas for optimizing efficiency.
- Attends department technical meetings.
- Provides input to department meetings.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of complex principals of plumbing and fire protection engineering.
- Creativity of design.
KLH supports a flexible work environment and recognizes that effective work can be accomplished in a variety of settings. Work location expectations are determined by the roles and responsibilities of each position and the needs of our clients and project teams. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on role requirements, performance expectations, and business needs.
Founded in 1955 and nationally ranked among the top engineering firms, KLH Engineers is redefining excellence in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design. We serve civic, education, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, industrial, retail, and workplace markets with a commitment to innovation, transparency, and bold leadership. At KLH, we invite every voice to shape the future, embrace challenges as opportunities, and deliver solutions that matter.
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