Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Popli Design Group; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multi-disciplinary engineering firm in New York is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer. Responsibilities include performing engineering evaluations, field inspections, and preparing design drawings for plumbing and fire protection systems with minimal supervision. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. The ideal applicant will be familiar with NYS Plumbing codes and have proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of post-college experience.
• NYS PE License preferred.
• Experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for schools, healthcare facilities and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering evaluations and analyses including field inspections and design drawings.
• Perform fire suppression system selection and preliminary designs.
• Conduct fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support design.

Skills

Knowledge of NYS Plumbing codes and NFPA

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Effective team communication

Revit MEP proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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As a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for performing engineering evaluations and analyses, field inspections, design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimation with minimal supervision. Your role will involve performing fire suppression system selection, preparing preliminary designs, and creating performance specifications. You will also:

• Perform engineering evaluations and analyses, field inspections, design drawings, technical specifications and cost estimation with minimal supervision.
• Perform fire suppression system selection, preparing preliminary designs, and creating performance specifications.
• Perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support design and estimate construction costs and evaluate feasibility of construction.
• Assist upper‑level management and staff as a technical expert.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NYS Plumbing codes and NFPA.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform standard engineering analysis of existing and new plumbing and fire protection systems utilizing the latest codes and technologies to provide optimized designs.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Revit MEP proficiency (preferred).

Experience, Education and Certification

• BS in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology.
• 5‑10 years of post‑college experience.
• NYS PE License preferred.
• Applies mechanical engineering and mathematical principles.
• Experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for schools, healthcare facilities and commercial projects (preferred).

Work Environment

• Professional office environment but may require travel to New York state job sites up to 10% of the time.
• Extended periods of sitting at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well‑established multi‑disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full‑service organization with seven office locations in New York State.

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

Good faith salary range is provided, and the salary package will be commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000