Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Inc. in the United States is seeking a mid-career Mechanical Engineer with 5–15 years of experience to join our Mechanical HVAC and Plumbing team across Weston & Sampson's New England offices.

The ideal candidate will take on increased responsibility on complex projects and contribute to shaping the firm’s future. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of New England building codes, DWV, and fire protection systems, and will work independently while

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license or ability to obtain PE in any U.S. state.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant plumbing, fire protection, mechanical design and/or energy experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills across multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with diverse disciplines.
• Active member of industry associations; ethical and team-focused.
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects and guiding junior staff.
• Capable of working safely at job sites with mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Revit 3D experience and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Able to travel locally in New England and occasionally the east coast.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design documentation for new and renovation projects across facility types.
• Design includes field investigations, shop drawing review, reports, and contract drawings.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary personnel, sub-consultants, utilities, vendors, and clients.
• Work independently and as part of a multidiscipline team.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain PE in any US state

Tools

Revit 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a mid-career Mechanical Engineer with 5-15 years of experience to join our Mechanical HVAC and Plumbing team in any Weston & Sampson New England office. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional to take on more responsibility in projects and be a significant contributor to shaping the company’s future. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a multi-discipline professional engineering firm involved in the production of contract drawings for the construction industry.

A thorough understanding of Massachusetts State (and other New England States) Building Code is required. Candidate shall demonstrate a working knowledge of Drain, Waste & Vent design and calculating Fire Protection Systems including the application of electric and engine driven fire pumps, cisterns, wet and dry type sprinklers, kitchen and other chemical fire suppression systems. A successful candidate must be capable of working independently with minimal oversight, be able to initiate detailed coordination with other building systems disciplines, and be capable of taking mechanical concepts to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design documentation for both new and renovation projects for a variety of facility types within the private, public, federal, and municipal sectors.
• Design will include field investigation of existing facilities, shop drawing review, generation of reports and production of contract drawings.
• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary personnel located in both local and regional offices, sub-consultants, utility companies, equipment vendors and clients.
• Work both independently and as part of a multidiscipline team.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• PE license or ability to obtain a PE in any state in the United States
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant plumbing fire protection, mechanical design and/or energy related experience
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to remain organized with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Active member of relevant industry associations.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality deliverables, and a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity.
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and directing and overseeing junior staff work for same projects.
• Capable of working safely at job sites in and around large mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Revit 3D experience (or similar) and AutoCAD.
• Able to travel locally in New England and occasionally the east coast of the USA for project meetings and site investigation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.