Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

ME Engineering, P.C., Mechanical & Electrical Engineering; City of Schenectady (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 Schenectady team. This role involves leading project design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The firm is dedicated to sustainable engineering practices and values a diverse workforce. You will collaborate with a talented group of professionals to create innovative solutions that positively impact the community. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a place to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project design experience in plumbing/fire protection.
• Professional Engineering License preferred or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts work with independent evaluation and judgment.
• Mentors junior engineers and coordinates project tasks.
• Communicates with clients and represents the firm in meetings.

Skills

Project Design

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

Job description

Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

M/E Engineering is currently interviewing for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in our Schenectady, 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 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, understanding priorities
• Applies advanced practices and techniques, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies, and follows projects through all phases
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews work, schedules, and assigns work to meet deadlines
• Develops reports, studies, and system analyses
• Works efficiently and makes sound decisions
• Evaluates application of substitute equipment
• Reviews final adjustments of equipment and systems after installation
• Communicates directly with clients, except in controversial matters
• Represents the firm at meetings and covers all trades as necessary
• Works with other engineers and designers on projects
• Estimates workforce needs, schedules, and updates project status to the manager
• Mentors and trains junior engineers and designers
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Preferably has a Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or is working toward P.E. licensure (E.I.T.)
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree
• At least eight years of responsible project design experience in the discipline, with additional training or seminars in engineering and management

Compensation Range

• $87,360 to $120,000 per year

Additional Information

M/E Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.