[Hiring] Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer III @DLB Associates

Role Description

The Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer III will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff and further develop their plumbing and fire protection design expertise for commercial building design and construction. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.

The Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer III will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer III will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in performing and analyzing hydraulic calculations
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Requirements

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
• Manage personal hours using company tools
• Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design, specification and construction documents
• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Interacts directly with client on technical issues
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment