MEP Design Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection)

Columbia Consulting Engineers, PLLC (MBE/DBE); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Prescription and dental plans

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in New York seeks an experienced MEP Design Engineer specializing in plumbing and fire protection systems. The role involves designing systems for major infrastructure projects like airports and bridges. Candidates must have 5-10 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering. This full-time position offers exceptional compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Design skills with 5-10 years of plumbing and fire protection experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, and BIM.
• Experience with NY and NJ Building Codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of fire protection systems.
• Prepare final design contract documents.
• Evaluate fire protection calculations.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM

Building Codes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Standards

Job description

MEP Design Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection)

MEP Design Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection)

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Exciting opportunity for an experienced DESIGN engineer to contribute to NYC's most visible and prestigious structures -- such as JFK, LaGuardia & Newark Airports; GWB, Goethals & Bayonne Bridges; Lincoln & Holland Tunnels; and more!

• 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 three days per week in-person and two days per week work-from-home at the client's (PANYNJ) discretion.

THIS ROLE IS NOT:

• Construction Management (CM)
• Project Management (PM)

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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
• Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Experience reviewing submittals/shop drawings and other Stage IV activities including Post-Award Contract Changes (PACCs) and answering RFIs.

9. Coordination. Ability to coordinate with support disciplines such as Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Electronics, Traffic, and Resilience and Sustainability.

10. 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:

Columbia Consulting Engineers offers a "Best in Industry" compensation package including, but not limited to:

• Premium coverage for subsidized comprehensive major medical (Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
• Prescription plan
• Vision plan
• Dental Care Plans
• 401(k) matching
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• We are an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Bonus

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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