Plumbing/FireProtection Engineer- Arlington, VA

Bala Consulting Engineers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

529 Plan

Employee Referral Program

One day remote work

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers in the Washington, DC area (Arlington, VA) seeks an ambitious Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer. The role focuses on layout and sizing of plumbing and fire protection systems, equipment placement, and ensuring coordination across disciplines within multi-discipline building projects.

Ideal candidates have 3-6 years of relevant experience, are proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, and can communicate effectively with clients and team members while adhering to applicable codes

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and familiarity with building codes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and project teams.

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.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

Code knowledge (NFPA)

Communication

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 Washington, DC area office located in Arlington, VA 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 the project
• 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

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