Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

Optima Engineering PA; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to contribute to diverse engineering projects. This role involves supporting proposal processes, performing site visits, and collaborating with project managers to create high-quality construction drawings. The firm prides itself on delivering innovative engineering solutions and fostering a supportive work environment. With flexible work schedules and a commitment to employee development, this opportunity is perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field while enjoying a rewarding career.

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

• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal processes and provide design options and project schedules.
• Perform site visits for information gathering on renovation projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to prepare construction drawings.

Skills

Plumbing system design

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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 manager and client 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 and collaborate 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 and respond to comments.
• Continue involvement through 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 diagram for building sprinkler system.
• 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 located in Charlotte, Raleigh and Asheville offering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection & technology related engineering services to diverse market sectors including mission critical, educational, healthcare, commercial, government and other clients. Our goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality, innovative engineering solutions to our clients and provide a top-notch work environment to our team.

Benefit Highlights

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays year-round!
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage + Flexible Spending Account as well as financial planning assistance, estate planning and other additional benefits!
• Multi-tiered Retirement Plan includes Employer 401k contributions, Profit-sharing, and Employee stock (an additional retirement benefit funded entirely by the company)
• Discretionary bonuses throughout the year
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
• Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities!

If you want to be excited about going to work and making a difference in the organization you work for, please reach out to us, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team.

To learn more about Optima Engineering, please visit our website at: www.optimaengineering.com

Optima Engineering is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply. Optima Engineering participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program. Please read more information here.