Sr. Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer

The expected base salary range for this role is $95000 $135000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 5 weeks of paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here - Summary

The Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for directing the design of plumbing and fire protection systems across all phases of building projectsfrom concept through construction completion. This role independently drives engineering solutions supports project teams partners with clients and upholds the firms standards for technical excellence.

Senior Engineers balance design leadership client communication and field involvement while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the long-term success of the engineering practice.

General Duties

• Lead the design and detailing of plumbing and fire protection systems ensuring accuracy coordination and compliance with QA/QC standards
• Perform and review engineering calculations in accordance with office standards including hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems
• Design systems including:
• Fire protection systems (wet dry pre-action deluge)
• Plumbing systems and equipment
• Medical and laboratory gas systems
• Listen to client needs and develop value-driven solutions considering performance requirements first cost and life-cycle cost
• Communicate design recommendations through meetings presentations written correspondence and technical discussions
• Maintain regular contact with clients to support long-term partnerships and repeat business
• Conduct site observations gather field data and interact with contractors during design and construction phases
• Collaborate within integrated multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with mechanical electrical structural architectural and other disciplines
• Evaluate design alternatives and support development of technical deliverables
• Stay informed on emerging technologies materials and design methods through continuing education
• Mentor junior engineers and designers providing technical guidance and oversight

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead engineering tasks and mentor others
• Strong proficiency performing and reviewing hydraulic and plumbing calculations
• Experience with AutoCAD Revit and hydraulic modeling tools
• Excellent communication organization and client-facing skills

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license preferred or ability to obtain
• 8 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection system design

Travel

Travel to project sites may be required on an occasional basis. 25-50%

Location: Buffalo New York & Rochester New York

About Us

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Required Experience:

Senior IC