Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer (mid-level) - Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join their Boston team. This role involves designing plumbing and fire protection systems for various facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will utilize cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team to deliver high-end, sustainable solutions for blue-chip clients. With a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance, this opportunity allows you to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the engineering field. Join a leader in sustainable infrastructure and help shape the future of building systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems adhering to QA/QC processes.
• Prepare deliverables including calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Plumbing Design

Fire Protection Design

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:
Cosentini Associates (www.cosentini.com), a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to our Plumbing/Fire Protection team based in Boston. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.

Why Tetra Tech:
Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

1. Prepare deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
2. Design plumbing and fire protection systems including calculations of water, gas, sanitary/sewer and storm loads while adhering to the firm’s QA/QC process.
3. Incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
4. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
5. Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
6. Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
7. Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
2. 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience in commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
3. Proficient with the use of AutoCAD; Revit knowledge preferred.
4. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
5. Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
6. Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code and healthcare compliance requirements and industry standards.
7. Project and client relationship management experience.
8. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
9. PE registration is highly preferred in Boston, or EIT with the ability to obtain a P.E. in 1-2 years.
10. Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

1. Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
2. Merit-based financial rewards.
3. Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
4. Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
5. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $100k-170k

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Additional Information:

• Organization: 151 CAA