Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

French & Parrello Associates•Wall Township, NJ

10h•$114,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join its engineering team at its headquarters in Wall Township, New Jersey. The role leads the design and coordination of plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems for building projects, working with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. The engineer provides technical expertise and ensures deliverables meet applicable codes, industry standards, and client requirements. The position covers projects from initial planning through construction documentation and completion, including commercial, institutional, educational, industrial, healthcare, and other building types. It involves technical design, construction coordination, site visits, and mentoring junior team members, while managing multiple assignments and deadlines. FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm that provides multidisciplinary engineering services. The company describes a collaborative work culture with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and advancement. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. The projected compensation range is $114,000 to $130,000, with actual compensation dependent on experience, education, qualifications, and skill set; the role is also eligible for an annual bonus program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering, science, or technology field.
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering design.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD), or ability to obtain applicable licensure or certification.
Demonstrated experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects.
Proficiency in Revit and ability to design and coordinate building systems in a multidisciplinary BIM environment.
Detailed knowledge of applicable building codes, plumbing codes, fire protection standards, and industry regulations.
Experience performing engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, hydraulic calculations, and system layouts.
Ability to interpret construction documents, architectural plans, specifications, equipment schedules, and related technical materials.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and engineering calculation tools.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with clients, contractors, architects, and fellow engineers.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary consulting environment.
Collaborative, proactive, and positive approach to working with colleagues and clients.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure or certification is preferred.
Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Design plumbing and piping systems for commercial, institutional, educational, industrial, healthcare, and other building projects.
Develop domestic and potable water, domestic hot water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, medical and specialty gas, pure water, and natural gas systems.
Design fire protection systems, including system selection, service sizing, preliminary hydraulic calculations, piping and sprinkler head layouts, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and specialty systems.
Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, system layouts, and design coordination to develop safe, efficient, code-compliant building systems.
Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, reports, narratives, surveys, and other technical documentation.
Develop and coordinate design documents using Revit and other applicable engineering design tools, supporting BIM workflows.
Review construction documents, architectural floor plans, specifications, equipment details, and related materials to identify design requirements and coordination needs.
Apply applicable building codes, plumbing codes, fire protection standards, and industry best practices.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and other engineering disciplines to integrate systems into building designs.
Participate in client meetings and project coordination discussions to gather requirements, answer technical questions, and support project objectives.
Conduct site visits to survey existing buildings, identify systems and components, and evaluate existing conditions.
Review equipment submittals, respond to contractor requests for information, and help resolve construction-related design issues.
Prepare site visit reports, document field observations, and recommend actions regarding existing systems and proposed improvements.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.
Manage assigned tasks and project deliverables while balancing competing priorities, changing requirements, and deadlines.
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, industry standards, and best practices in plumbing and fire protection engineering.