Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer Specialist

DLB Associates; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer Specialist to join their dynamic remote team. This senior-level position involves leading the design and execution of plumbing and fire protection engineering in commercial construction projects. Candidates must have a mechanical or fire protection engineering degree and at least five years of related experience, with proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Revit. This opportunity offers an engaging and autonomous work environment, contributing to national projects while ensuring high standards of quality and effectiveness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company match

PTO including additional paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of designing mechanical and fire protection systems.
• Minimum of five years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide and Direct Production of Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Documents.
• Perform intermediate to advanced plumbing and fire protection design tasks.
• Communicate effectively with clients on technical issues.

Skills

Plumbing Systems Design

Fire Protection Systems Design

Hydraulic Calculations

AutoCAD

Revit

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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This is a remote position.

Join a dynamic, fully remote engineering team where your expertise in plumbing and fire protection systems will help shape commercial building projects across the country. As a Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Specialist, you’ll lead technical design and construction efforts, leveraging tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and hydraulic analysis to drive innovation and precision. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers while owning complex, impactful engineering work with autonomy and purpose.

Position Title: Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Specialist

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Specialist will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff and further develop their plumbing and fire protection design expertise for commercial building design and construction. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Specialist will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Specialist will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

Guide and Direct Production of Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Documents (50%)

• Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
• Perform intermediate to advanced plumbing and fire protection design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
• Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for plumbing systems
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
• Review and write sequence of operations
  
  

Guide and Direct Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

• Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design, specification and construction documents
  
  

Guide and Direct Construction Activities (25%)

• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Interacts directly with client on technical issues
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
  
  

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
• Manage personal hours using company tools
  
  

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in performing and analyzing hydraulic calculations
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
  

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
  
  

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
  
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering
  
  

PLUS

• Minimum of five years of mechanical or fire protection engineering experience
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
  
  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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