Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Asheville seeks a Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. The role involves design, project management support, and collaboration across disciplines, with a focus on innovative solutions in various sectors. Join a 100% employee-owned company offering competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

100% Employee-Owned Company

Flexible/Hybrid work schedules

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Multi-tiered Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonuses

Ongoing education and professional development

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience on Higher Ed, Municipal, K-12, or similar Commercial projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the proposal process with design options and project schedules.
• Perform site visits for information gathering on existing conditions.
• Collaborate with project managers and designers to prepare construction drawings.

Skills

Plumbing system design

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

At Optima Engineering, we focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience on Higher Ed, Municipal, K-12, or similar Commercial projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina, or ability to obtain your PE in North Carolina within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the proposal process by providing project managers and clients with input on design options, project schedules, and code review.
• Perform site visits to existing facilities for renovation/addition projects for information gathering on existing conditions.
• Work with project managers and designers, collaborating with other disciplines to prepare construction drawings and calculations within AutoCAD or Revit.
• Perform quality control review analyses to ensure final documents and specifications exceed client expectations.
• Conduct interdisciplinary coordination and manage final reviews/approvals between disciplines and agencies, responding to comments.
• Maintain involvement throughout the construction process, including submittal review, RFI response, field visits, and closeout documentation.

Skills

• Perform full plumbing system design and sizing (water, waste, storm drainage, fuel systems, med gas, etc.) calculations and plumbing fixture selection.
• Design zone layouts and riser diagrams for building sprinkler systems.
• Produce plumbing & fire protection design drawing packages (plans, construction details, specifications, life safety).

Why Work at Optima Engineering

We are a 30-year-old, well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville. We offer mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology-related engineering services to diverse sectors including mission critical, educational, healthcare, commercial, and government clients. Our goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality, innovative engineering solutions and provide a top-notch work environment.

Benefit Highlights

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays year-round
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage + Flexible Spending Account, financial planning assistance, estate planning, and more
• Multi-tiered Retirement Plan with Employer 401k contributions, Profit-sharing, and Employee stock options
• Discretionary bonuses throughout the year
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities

If you are excited about making a difference and want to join our team, please reach out to us. Visit our website at: www.optimaengineering.com

Optima Engineering is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, to apply. We participate in the E-Verify employment authorization program.