Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC in Cary, North Carolina seeks a Lead Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to lead design efforts on complex facilities. The role requires guiding projects through feasibility, concept, and detailed design while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with clients and code officials.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in engineering/design, strong CAD experience (AutoCAD/Revit), and a PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of engineering/design experience in building design.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited four‑year College or University.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer‑aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Experience with software for performing plumbing and fire protection engineering calculations (HASS/Viking/Pipe Flow/IPS Calculation Spread Sheets, etc.).
• Experience with different piping materials and pressures for all types of systems: (Drainage/Utility/Fire Protection, etc.).
• 4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on all phases of work, from Feasibility Reports to Detailed Design and Documentation.
• Mentor Designers and Engineers who are early in their careers with project execution.
• Assess project requirements, define scope, budget and staffing with the Project Manager.
• Write the scope of work for design based on client meetings.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Prepares reports, specifications, plans, and supports construction for projects.
• Reviews and evaluates the operation of existing systems.
• Coordinate with code officials and other design professionals on interpretations or exceptions.
• Assigns and reviews plumbing and fire protection layout drawings and calculations.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets; promotes design/production standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

AutoCAD/Revit

Fire protection design

Plumbing design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Job description

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC in Cary, North Carolina seeks a Lead Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to lead design efforts on complex facilities. The role requires guiding projects through feasibility, concept, and detailed design while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with clients and code officials.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in engineering/design, strong CAD experience (AutoCAD/Revit), and a PE is preferred.