Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

LaBella Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer. This role offers the chance to lead projects in plumbing and fire protection design, providing innovative solutions for new constructions and renovations. You will supervise a talented engineering team, interact directly with clients, and play a key role in business development. With a focus on holistic employee wellness, the company provides a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering staff and develop construction documents.
• Provide leadership for multi-discipline design projects.
• Manage project financial performance and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Plumbing Design

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Leadership

Code Review

Hydraulic Calculations

Client Interaction

Business Development

Proposal Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

New York Professional Engineer’s License

Tools

Industry Software Programs

Job description

We are currently hiring a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Buffalo, NY office.

The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete building engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Services range from feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are well versed in new construction, renovations, additions, analysis, special structures, and design/build projects for a variety of clients.

The Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer will work with clients to provide plumbing and fire protection designs, studies, and technical support as required to fulfill project requirements. Typical projects will involve field work, design, and construction administration services.

A successful candidate will be able to work well in a team, provide leadership to Jr Engineers, and be capable of developing new business. This position offers the opportunity to transition into a leadership role for the office.

Duties

1. Supervise plumbing and fire protection engineering staff to develop concepts, strategies, construction documents, and engineering reports for new buildings and renovation projects.
2. Provide mechanical leadership for large multi-discipline design projects including plumbing, process piping systems, and fire protection design.
3. Responsible for code review of plumbing and fire protection systems.
4. Responsible for plumbing and fire protection design related to corrections, higher education, laboratory, medical, and other typical market sectors.
5. Complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs.
6. Interact directly with clients technically by completing analysis of design options, cost-benefit comparisons, and communicating results to assist owners in decision-making processes.
7. Direct plumbing and fire protection project team to meet project goals and maintain quality work product.
8. Manage the mechanical project financial performance and schedule.
9. Client and Business Development.
10. Proposal writing to initiate new business.
11. Maintain client relationships.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Minimum Requirements

1. Minimum of 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm is preferred.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
3. Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
5. New York Professional Engineer’s License is preferred.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Benefits

1. Flexible Work Schedule
2. Health/Dental Insurance
3. 401k Plan with Employer Match
4. Short & Long Term Disability
5. Profit Sharing
6. Paid Time Off
7. Leadership Development Program
8. Fitness Reimbursement
9. Tuition Reimbursement
10. Referral Bonus Program
11. Wellness Program
12. Team Building Events
13. Community Service Events