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Looking to leave a lasting footprint in the consulting and design engineering world?

With an impressive legacy spanning over four decades, DLB Associates is on the hunt for a dynamic seasoned Fire Protection Plumbing Engineer. Join our team and contribute to our high-impact projects, which encompass some of the most technologically advanced environments in the world.

Position Title: Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Senior Specialist

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

SALARY

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer Senior Specialist will have the opportunity to collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle plumbing and fire protection design activities 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 Senior Specialist will be self-directed on day to day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Design Activities (50%)

• Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work

• Perform intermediate to advanced plumbing and fire protection design tasks including infrastructure layouts and detailed tenant fit-out designs for various occupancy groups

• Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for plumbing systems and can use this information to size pumps, piping and other system components

• Independently perform and analyze hydraulic calculations for fire protection

• Independently analyze and size fire pump systems and associated components when applicable

• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids

• Prepare book or sheet specifications for plumbing and fire protection

• Develop and / or review sequence of operations

• Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget; generally, seeks supervisory input before sending to client

• Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination

• Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines

• Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships

• May direct interns / other engineering and technical staff

Lead Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

• Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings

• Collect data and other information for construction documents

• Prepare project design, specification and construction documents

Lead Construction Activities (25%)

• May lead or work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team

• Review shop drawings and submittals

• Review and respond to RFIs

• Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log

• Manage personal hours using company tools

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)

• Knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems

• 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), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management

• Skilled in performing and analyzing hydraulic calculations

• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace

• 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 (technical and non-technical information)

• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision

• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position

• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments

• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states

• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering

• PE in related discipline

PLUS

• Minimum of eight years of mechanical or fire protection engineering experience

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!

Benefits

Benefits

• DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include:

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)

• Health reimbursement account (HRA), 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