Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

M/E Engineering; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join their team in Buffalo, NY. This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering projects while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, including a Bachelor of Science degree and significant project design experience. You will be responsible for overseeing project scopes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering designs. Join a firm dedicated to sustainable practices and innovative solutions, making a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project design experience in engineering.
• Professional attitude and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts engineering work with independent judgment.
• Mentors and trains younger engineers and designers.
• Supervises project work and ensures timely completion.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Team Leadership

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)

Job description

1. M/E Engineering is currently interviewing for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in our Buffalo, NY office. We are a full-service MEP engineering firm providing design and technology services to our clients. Our team of nearly 200 engineers and design professionals work to create built environments that support a sustainable future for the communities we live in, work in, and care deeply about. M/E Engineering is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

Responsibilities

• Possesses a professional attitude showing interest in M/E's reputation and growth.
• A fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the area of their assignment.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, adoption and modifications of standard techniques and procedures.
• Works with the Principal, Associate or Project Manager to finalize Project Scope and Schedule of deliverables and understands priorities identified.
• In addition to duties of project engineer/project designer, applies advanced practices and techniques, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies and follows projects through program, schematic, design development, construction document, bidding and construction phases.
• Supervises, coordinates and reviews work, schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates.
• Develops reports, studies, and system analysis.
• Works in an efficient and effective manner and makes good decisions.
• Evaluates application of substitute equipment.
• Reviews final adjustment of equipment and systems after installation.
• Writes or contacts client directly except in controversial matters.
• Ability to represent the firm at meetings and cover all trades, which may require further follow through.
• Is assisted on projects by other engineers and/or designers.
• Estimates workforce needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date and updates the project manager as to status and resources available.
• Mentors and trains younger engineers and designers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Preferably has a Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) working toward P.E. Licensing.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent.
• Eight years of experience in responsible charge of project design in respective discipline plus advanced courses, training program, or seminars relating to Engineering and Management.

Compensation Range

• The compensation range for this position is $87,360 to $120,000 per year.

M/E Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.