Piping/Plumbing Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc in Charlottesville is seeking a Piping/Plumbing-Fire Protection Engineer I to support energy-efficient building solutions and sustainable outcomes. You will work with experienced engineers and mentor designers on load calculations, system sizing, and field surveys.

As you gain experience, you will lead project teams, write specifications, participate in client meetings, review shop drawings, and support construction-phase activities, bringing strong communication and

Qualifications

• BSME/BSAE from ABET accredited school in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations preferred.
• EIT certification (Passed the FE exam) a plus.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform load calculations and determine system sizing.
• Complete field surveys and review equipment shop drawings.
• Lead piping/plumbing project teams and write specifications.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and other consultants; support construction-phase work.

Skills

Load calculations

System sizing

Field surveys

Shop drawings review

Project leadership

Specifications writing

Client meetings

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited ME/Arch Eng degree

GPA 2.5 min

EIT certification (FE)

MEP consulting internship

Job description

As a Piping/Plumbing-Fire Protection Engineer I in our Charlottesville office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here’s why we need you:

In this role, you will initially work with and be mentored by experienced engineers and will yourself help to mentor designers. Your initial assignments will include performing load calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, calculating equipment sizes, selecting equipment, completing field surveys, and reviewing equipment shop drawings. As you gain project experience, you will take on a greater role in leading piping/plumbing project teams, writing specifications, participating in project meetings with clients and other consultants, and supporting construction-pha phase work.

Expertise of our most successful Piping/Plumbing Engineer I:

• BSME/BSAE from ABET accredited school in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations preferred.
• EIT certification (Passed the FE exam) a plus.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.