Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join their Building Engineering division. This role involves leading a team to deliver innovative plumbing and fire protection designs for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new business and transition into a leadership role within the office. With a focus on collaboration and quality, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in A/E services.
• New York Professional Engineer’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering staff and manage project goals.
• Provide plumbing and fire protection designs and support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic Calculation Software

Job description

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

• Supervise plumbing and fire protection engineering staff to develop concepts, strategies, construction documents and engineering reports for new buildings and renovation projects.
• Ability to provide mechanical leadership for both large multi-discipline design projects including plumbing, process piping systems, and fire protection design.
• Responsible for code review of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Responsible for plumbing and fire protection design related to corrections, higher education, laboratory, medical, and other typical market sectors.
• Ability to complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs.
• Interact directly with clients technically by completing analysis of design options, cost benefit comparisons, and communicating results to assist owner in decision making process.
• Responsible for directing plumbing and fire protection project team to meet project goals and maintain quality work product.
• Manage the mechanical project financial performance and schedule.
• Client and Business Development.
• Proposal writing to initiate new business.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events