Sr. Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

LaBella Associates; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 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 providing innovative plumbing and fire protection designs while leading a team of engineers. The successful candidate will engage with clients, manage projects, and ensure high-quality deliverables. With opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional well-being, making it an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with A/E services firm preferred.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering staff to develop concepts and construction documents.
• Provide mechanical leadership for multi-discipline design projects.
• Manage project financial performance and maintain quality work.

Skills

Plumbing Design

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Leadership

Client Interaction

Code Review

Project Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industry Software for Hydraulic Calculations

Job description

We are currently hiring a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Albany, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

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.

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).

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

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.