Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer — Design & Mentor

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at one of our eastern U.S. office locations (MA, PA, NJ, MD, or NC).

You will lead plumbing and fire protection design on technically complex life sciences facilities, coordinating with project teams and clients to ensure successful delivery. The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, overseeing design work across all phases, and maintaining compliance with applicable codes while

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of Engineering/design experience in the building design industry.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and Revit for engineering design.
• Thorough knowledge of Mechanical or Fire Protection system design and applicable codes.
• Experience with plumbing and fire protection engineering calculations (HASS/Viking/Pipe Flow/IPS Calculation Spread Sheets).
• 4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs the role of Project Lead on projects for all phases of work.
• Mentors, supports, and guides Designers and Engineers who are early in their careers with project execution.
• Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks a project into tasks, and works with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write the scope of work for design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Prepares reports, specifications, plans, and supports construction for projects.
• Reviews and evaluates the operation of existing systems.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients, as well as other design professionals.
• Assigns and reviews all types of Plumbing Design Layout drawings, such as all types of drainage piping, all types of utility service, equipment layouts, and coordination with all other trades.
• Assigns and reviews All Types of Fire Protection Design Layout drawings, such as Fire Service piping layouts, Hazard Classification / Equipment Layouts, and coordination with All Other Trades.
• Assigns and reviews Plumbing calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as all types of drainage systems, all types of utility systems, and all types of equipment sizing.
• Assigns and reviews Fire Protection calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as all types of Fire Protection Systems, and all types of equipment sizing.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets, based on experience and scope of project.
• Promotes the use of, and participates in the development of, company design and production standards.
• Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as a resource for design questions.
• Performs additional tasks or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection

Project leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Engineering calculations

Code compliance

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HASS

Viking

Pipe Flow

IPS Calculation Spreadsheets

Job description

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at one of our eastern U.S. office locations (MA, PA, NJ, MD, or NC).

You will lead plumbing and fire protection design on technically complex life sciences facilities, coordinating with project teams and clients to ensure successful delivery. The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, overseeing design work across all phases, and maintaining compliance with applicable codes while