Plumbing Engineer / Fire Protection

IMEG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and employee-owned organization that values innovation and teamwork. As a Mechanical Project Designer, you will play a crucial role in designing fire protection and plumbing systems for diverse projects, including healthcare and commercial facilities. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with architects and engineers, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to professional growth, work-life balance, and community involvement, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and engaging environment. Your expertise will help shape the future of engineering while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Annual Bonuses

Stock Ownership Options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fire protection/plumbing engineering required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire protection and plumbing systems for various projects.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Plumbing Engineering

Medical Gas Systems

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC Load Calculation Software

Fire Protection System Design Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG Corp., one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900+ employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG Corp. is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Mechanical Project Designer role in our Woodbury, NY office.

Scope

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in fire protection/plumbing/medical gas engineering and hold a professional engineering license. This role requires a deep understanding of fire protection, plumbing, medical gas codes, standards, and best practices.

This role involves designing, developing, and implementing fire protection/plumbing systems for various projects, including healthcare, commercial, industrial, and governmental facilities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire protection systems including fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, in addition to clean agent systems.
• Design and implement medical gas systems, ensuring safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and develop fire safety strategies for various types of buildings and facilities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to integrate fire protection/plumbing systems into building designs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal fire protection codes and standards, such as NFPA 13, 14, 20, 55, 99, FGI, and IBC.
• Review system plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Conduct site inspections to verify the proper installation and operation of systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and project teams regarding issues.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, specifications, and documentation for projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in fire protection/plumbing technology and regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficiency in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays.

Education and Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in fire protection/plumbing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection/plumbing codes, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience with fire protection system design software.
• Certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
• ASSE 6060 Medical System Design Certification.
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) software.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull.
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $119,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG Corp., an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.