Plumbing & Fire Protection Project Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Boston is seeking an experienced plumbing and fire protection engineer. The role involves designing and planning plumbing and fire protection systems, preparing calculations and reports, and consulting on sustainability and feasibility analyses. Candidates should have an engineering degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge in fire suppression systems and building codes. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of fire suppression systems, building codes, and drawings/documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and plan plumbing and fire protection system concepts.
• Prepare calculations and reports.
• Perform fire suppression system selection and preliminary designs.
• Consult on existing facility diligence and sustainability analyses.
• Review QA/QC drawings for the PFP team.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to build effective working relationships

Managing high pressure situations

Fire suppression systems knowledge

Mechanical/Plumbing trades knowledge

AutoCAD experience

Revit experience

Education

Engineering degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Summary

• Develop, design and plan initial plumbing and fire protection system concepts and project specifications
• Prepare calculations, reports
• Perform fire suppression system selection, preliminary designs, and performance specifications
• Consult on areas such as preparation of existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports
• Producing drawings consistent with client requirements and standards
• Ensure designs comply with company standards and procedures
• Review QA/QC drawings for the PFP team
• Attend client meetings with Project Managers
• Participate in Inter-Departmental Project Management Meetings
• Mentor junior plumbing/fire protection engineers and designers

Qualifications

• Advanced communication, time management, and attention to detail skills
• Ability to quickly build effective working relationships
• Capable of managing high pressure, deadline driven situations and dealing with changes.
• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong technical skills. AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
• 5+ years relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of the various applications of fire suppression systems, Mechanical / Plumbing trades, building codes, and drawings / documents
• Knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers and the ability to make proper selections independently
• Ability to independently perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support design and estimate construction costs and evaluate feasibility of construction