Plumbing And Fire Protection Engineer

Grumman|Butkus Associates; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Grumman|Butkus Associates is seeking an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer for our metro Milwaukee team (Wauwatosa, WI). The role focuses on design for hospitals, labs, high‑rise residential, hotel and office facilities, with proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Travel may be required. Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with 4–10 years of relevant experience, PE or FE with intent to obtain PE, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 4–10 years of experience designing plumbing and fire protection for healthcare, higher education, high-rise residential, hotel, office and other facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• PE registration preferred or FE with ability to obtain PE.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse projects (hospitals, labs, high-rise residential, hotels, offices).
• Incorporate design changes using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform pipe sizing, fixture selections, sprinkler placement, and equipment sizing.
• Meet project schedules and manage work within budget constraints.
• Attend meetings with architects, owners, and building managers.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE registration preferred or FE with ability to obtain PE

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Grumman|Butkus Associates is adding an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to our team based in metro Milwaukee (Wauwatosa, WI). GBA brings together the expertise of talented engineers to offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across numerous critical spaces in the built environment. Our services include design for HVAC, electrical power and lighting, low voltage systems, plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems, building electrification, net zero energy, commissioning, and sustainability consulting.

Your Role

• Performing plumbing and fire protection design for a variety of projects, including but not limited to buildings and facilities (hospitals, laboratories, high-rise residential, hotel, office, and other commercial and institutional projects)
• Incorporating design changes using Revit and/or AutoCAD software
• Performing system calculations, pipe sizing, fixture selections, sprinkler selection and placement, and equipment sizing
• Meeting project schedules and performing work within budgetary constraints
• Attending meetings with architects, owners, and building managers to discuss future or current projects
• Reviewing submittals and providing responses to Requests for Information
• Conducting activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards
• Pursuing continuous professional development and maintaining a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Four to 10 years of experience in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for healthcare, higher education, high-rise residential, hotel, and office buildings, and other commercial, institutional facilities.
• Experience in medical gas systems design is a plus.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD software
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• PE registration is highly preferred, or FE with the ability to obtain a PE
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Employment type

Full-Time

Compensation

• Competitive Salary.
• Structured Bonus Plan.
• Medical, disability, dental insurance offered.
• Retirement funding plan with company matching.
• Paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays).