Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Engineer

M & E Engineering Inc; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

M & E Engineering Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer with 2–5 years of plumbing and/or fire protection design experience to contribute to building projects.

You will perform designs, sizing and calculations, review drawings, coordinate with architects and engineers, participate in design meetings, and ensure QA/QC compliance on site and in documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with system modeling and hydraulic calculations; BIM (Revit) preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, building codes, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plumbing and fire protection system designs, including layouts, calculations, and specifications.
• Review architectural and structural drawings to coordinate system routing, equipment spacing, and penetrations.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other project consultants.
• Participate in design meetings and clearly communicate technical requirements.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with design intent.
• Respond to contractor RFIs and provide clarifications during construction.

Skills

System modeling

Hydraulic calculations

BIM (Revit)

NFPA standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

P.E. track preferred

EIT required or pursuing

Job description

M & E Engineering Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer with 2–5 years of plumbing and/or fire protection design experience to contribute to building projects.

You will perform designs, sizing and calculations, review drawings, coordinate with architects and engineers, participate in design meetings, and ensure QA/QC compliance on site and in documentation.