Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

Ware Malcomb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer based in New York, NY. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of complex engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include developing engineering documents, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience, preferably in Fire Protection projects within New York City.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects while fostering professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience working on Fire Protection projects in New York City is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection engineering projects.
• Develop construction documents and engineering reports.
• Provide support services during construction phases.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Plumbing engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.)

Job description

As a Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer at Ware Malcomb, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive building engineering solutions to diverse clients. You will lead the design and successful delivery of complex projects from concept through completion. Your expertise will support the full project lifecycle, covering plumbing and fire protection system design.

Your Role

• Apply fire protection engineering principles through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects, including the design of fire suppression systems such as sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, water supply systems, and special hazard extinguishing systems.
• Apply plumbing engineering principles through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects, including the design of domestic hot and cold water systems, sanitary waste and vent systems, and related plumbing infrastructure.
• Develop fire protection & plumbing concepts, strategies, construction documents and engineering reports for new buildings, and renovation projects.
• Provide fire protection and plumbing engineering design services for various commercial facility types.
• Ability to complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs.
• Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, architects, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment and system operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, architects, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest plumbing & fire protection engineering techniques and practices.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other architecture and engineering design professionals in the coordination and delivery of projects.
• Provide support services during construction, including submittal reviews, response to requests for information and contract document clarifications, construction progress inspections and acceptance testing.
• Lead coordination efforts between engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining an environment that supports individual achievement and professional growth of team members.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and development of Engineering Standards.
• Review drawings and project documentation to improve quality, consistency, and technical accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university (ABET Accredited).
• 7+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience working on Fire Protection projects in New York City is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business and technical documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex ideas through writing and presentations while motivating teams and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to interpret complex information and evaluate multiple solutions in dynamic situations.

This is a full-time, long-term position.