Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - Wayne, PA

Bala Consulting Engineers; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan help

529 plan

Employee referral

Remote work day

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join our Wayne, PA office. The role involves designing plumbing and fire protection systems across multiple building types, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting project administration.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and a solid understanding of plumbing codes and NFPA standards. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or AE Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and NFPA standards.
• Ability to communicate with clients and team members and document daily activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or AE Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Building systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or AE Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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 office located in Wayne, PA who thrives on challenges and wants to grow their career. Suitable candidates need to possess knowledge and experience in the design of plumbing & fire protection systems and be familiar with all phases of building design, including construction administration.

Regular responsibilities include:

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

The basic requirements for this position include:

• 3-6 years of experience
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Capable of design of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Knowledge of all plumbing codes and NFPA standards
• Ability to clearly communicate with clients and team members and document daily activities as required
• General knowledge of applicable codes
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or AE Engineering preferred

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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day of remote work