MEP Design Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection)

W3Global; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an MEP Design Engineer specializing in Plumbing and Fire Protection to join their team. With a strong design background and a focus on technical execution, candidates will work on critical projects for the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Excellent compensation and benefits are offered, including premium medical coverage and a flexible work-from-home option after three months.

Benefits

Premium medical coverage

401(k) plan

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5-10 years design experience in plumbing and fire protection.
• In-depth knowledge of Domestic Water Supply Systems, Sanitary Drainage Systems.
• Experience with NY and NJ Building Codes and PANYNJ Design Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of fire protection systems.
• Prepare technical documents and contract drawings.
• Coordinate with various disciplines including Electrical and Structural.

Skills

Design skills

Computer skills

Building Code skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Seeking strong MEP/FP Design Engineer with five to ten (5-10) years of Plumbing and Fire Protection DESIGN experience.

Full-time, exceptional compensation and benefits. Five-year project. Services will be performed at the Port Authority of NY & NJ's (client) offices at 4 World Trade Center, NYC. After three months, you may qualify for four days per week in-person and one day per week work-from-home at the client's (PANYNJ) discretion.

This Role Is Not

Construction Management (CM)

Project Management (PM)

Superintendent

Mandatory Qualifications

• Design skills. A minimum of five to ten (5-10) years of plumbing and fire protection DESIGN experience, with in-depth knowledge of:
  
  

Domestic Water Supply and Distribution Systems

Sanitary Drainage Systems

Venting Systems

Storm Drainage Systems

Natural Gas Systems

Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

Fire Standpipe Systems

Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

• Computer skills. Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM, and other computer-based office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.2. Strong, technical, first-hand, detailed DESIGN experience utilizing the NY and NJ Building Codes, Plumbing Codes, and Fire Codes. Experience with PANYNJ Design Guidelines is favorable.
• Building Code skills. Strong, technical, first-hand, detailed DESIGN experience utilizing the NY and NJ Building Codes, Plumbing Codes, and Fire Codes. Experience with PANYNJ Design Guidelines is favorable.
• Lead the design, specification, and multi-discipline coordination of the following fire protection systems:
  
  

Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems.

Fire water supply infrastructure includes fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping, and associated appurtenances.

Outdoor fire suppression systems, including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems.

Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems, including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances.

Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.

• Evaluate and lead the creation of fire protection calculations, including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
• Extensive experience preparing Final Design contract documents, including:
  
  

Contract Drawings with contents consistent with terms of Government Construction Contract standards.

Technical Specifications in accordance with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Standards

Preparing Construction Cost estimates using industry recognized estimating software and other industry guidelines to the fullest extent possible.

• Experience preparing Basis of Design documents as guides to preparation of final design contract documents for design-bid-build efforts and basic contract documents for design-build efforts.
• Experience reviewing submittals/shop drawings and other Stage IV activities including Post-Award Contract Changes (PACCs) and answering RFIs.
• Coordination. Ability to coordinate with support disciplines such as Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Electronics, Traffic, and Resilience and Sustainability.
• Education. Candidate shall have a Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university.
  
  

EXCEPTIONAL COMPENSATION And BENEFITS

"Best in Industry" compensation package including, but not limited to:

Premium coverage for comprehensive major medical (Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield)

Prescription plan

Vision plan

Dental Care Plans

401(k)

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave

We are an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion

Bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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