Department Manager - Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering - NY

Bala consulting Engineers • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. We are seeking an experienced Engineer with strong leadership capability and managerial skills to lead our New York Plumbing & Fire Protection Department and to support the function enterprise-wide. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

Requirements

• 10 plus years’ experience in plumbing /fire protection design
• Team supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree -mechanical engineering required; PE license preferred
• Solid technical writing skills
• Extensive knowledge of Plumbing codes and NFPA Standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
• Strong software skills including Revit

Nice To Haves

• PE license

Responsibilities

• Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
• Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership responsibilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day of remote work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees