Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing & Fire Protection

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Wyomissing (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid overtime

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Synerfac is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in plumbing and fire protection for projects across industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, and commercial facilities in Wyomissing, PA. The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree, is EIT-certified, and has 4+ years of building systems experience with Revit and AutoCAD.

You will design, size, and specify systems, review submittals, and collaborate with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program.
• EIT certification required.
• 4+ years of building systems/MEP/FP consulting experience.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of IBC/IPC and NFPA 13/14.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection.
• Design domestic water, sanitary waste, venting, storm drainage, and natural gas systems.
• Develop sprinkler, standpipe, fire pumps, and other fire protection systems.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and documentation.
• Utilize Revit and AutoCAD to support designs.
• Apply building, plumbing, fire protection, and NFPA codes.
• Conduct field surveys and evaluate existing facility systems.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and project managers.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs; participate in client meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing & Fire Protection Wyomissing,PA Job Description

Job Details

Job ID#: 123660

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

Branch: Bala Cynwyd

Salary: $ 90000.00 - $ 120000.00

Phone: [phone]

Wyomissing,PA

Synerfac is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in Plumbing and Fire Protection for an established engineering consulting firm in Wyomissing, PA. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, higher education, and commercial facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plumbing and/or fire protection system design, experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and the ability to independently manage assigned engineering responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection.
• Design domestic water, sanitary waste, venting, storm drainage, and natural gas systems.
• Develop sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and other fire protection systems.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Utilize Revit and AutoCAD to support engineering designs.
• Apply relevant building, plumbing, fire protection, and NFPA codes.
• Conduct field surveys and evaluate existing facility systems.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and project managers.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and respond to RFIs.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical recommendations.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments while meeting project deadlines and budgets.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience in building systems, facilities engineering, or MEP/FP consulting.
• Experience designing plumbing and/or fire protection systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of applicable building and plumbing codes, including IBC and IPC.
• Experience applying NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and other relevant fire protection standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience performing fire protection hydraulic calculations.
• Familiarity with FM Global standards.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, or higher education projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Hybrid work schedule with two remote days per week.
• Excellent work-life balance and flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Additional deferred compensation opportunities.
• Paid overtime.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.