Senior Plumbing/Fire Suppression Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Philadelphia, PA

3d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Senior Plumbing/Fire Suppression Engineer is to provide engineering design, evaluation, and documentation of plumbing and fire suppression systems as well as oversee and instruct junior level staff. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, life sciences, academic, industrial, and corporate commercial projects.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years design experience
Experience in Fire Suppression System design
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office
Familiarity with Plumbing codes, NFPA standards, and Healthcare design guidelines
Excellent work ethic and attitude
Good written and auditory communication and time management skills
Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize life work balance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred but not required.
PE is preferred but not required
Certified in Plumbing design (CPD) accreditation is preferred but not required.
ASSE 6060 Medical Gas design accreditation is preferred but not required.
Experience in Healthcare and Life Sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design plumbing systems including medical/laboratory piping and gases
Design performance specification fire protection systems
Develop systems design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
Prepare detailed design documents
Write/edit project specifications
Be responsible for code compliance research
Coordinate work with other disciplines
Work on site surveys to determine and document existing conditions
Provide construction administration services