Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer -entry level-Arlington, VA

Bala Consulting Engineers; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers in Wayne, PA seeks a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join our Arlington, VA office team. The role focuses on layout, sizing, and coordination of building systems for diverse projects, with emphasis on collaboration across disciplines.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, about two years of relevant internship or work experience, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, along with knowledge of applicable codes and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2 years experience - internship/co-op considered for recent graduates.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of the design of plumbing & fire protection systems.
• General knowledge of applicable codes.
• Good Communication, Presentation and client interface abilities.

Responsibilities

• Layout and sizing of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Equipment layout and sizing.
• Determine schedules and details required for the project.
• Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
• Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
• Review shop drawings with project engineer.
• Field contractors' questions.

Job description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.

We are seeking an ambitious Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join the team in our Arlington, VA office who thrives on challenges and wants to grow their career.

The basic requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years experience -relevant internship/co-op experience considered for recent graduates
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of the design of plumbing & fire protection systems
• General knowledge of applicable codes
• Good Communication, Presentation and client interface abilities

Responsibilities of the role inlcude :

• Layout and sizing of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Equipment layout and sizing
• Determine schedules and details required for the project
• Ensure flow of information between disciplines
• Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies
• Review shop drawings with project engineer
• Field contractors' questions

Once you begin your career at Bala, you will be engaged in a comprehensive training program with the mutual goal of providing you with a strong technical base to become a successful engineer at our firm.

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

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