Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

Optima Engineering PA; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Multi-tiered Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonuses

Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Optima Engineering PA in Greenville, SC is seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Engineer who is passionate about efficient designs and collaboration. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE registration in SC, and 5 years of experience in MEP design.

The position offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a retirement plan, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in MEP building systems design.
• Understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal process by providing design options.
• Perform site visits to assess current conditions.
• Collaborate with teams to prepare construction drawings.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

At Optima Engineering, an employee‑owned MEP consulting firm, we focus on delivering high‑quality mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design solutions for buildings across the Southeast. Our projects include higher education, municipal, K‑12, and commercial facilities.

We are seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Engineer who is passionate about creating thoughtful and efficient designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering projects that positively impact our clients and communities.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design for higher education, municipal, K‑12, and/or commercial facilities
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD required
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support the proposal process by providing input on design options, schedules, and code reviews.
• Perform site visits to existing facilities to assess current conditions for renovation or addition projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to prepare construction drawings and calculations using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and firm standards.
• Coordinate across disciplines and agencies to manage final design reviews and responses to comments.
• Participate in the construction phase, including submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and closeout documentation.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems, including sanitary and vent systems, storm systems, process waste, domestic water, lab and process gas systems, and sprinkler design (wet, dry, and pre‑action).
• Perform plumbing system design and sizing (water, waste, storm, fuel systems, med gas, etc.) and fixture selection.
• Design zone layouts and riser diagrams for building sprinkler systems.
• Produce complete plumbing and fire protection drawing packages (plans, details, specifications, life safety).

Benefit Highlights

• Employee‑Owned Company
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays year‑round
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Flexible Spending Account; financial and estate planning assistance; and other additional benefits
• Multi‑tiered Retirement Plan including Employer 401(k) contributions, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership (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

Optima Engineering is committed to fostering 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.