Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer
About The Position
Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Job Summary: The Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer leads the design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for complex building projects. This role provides technical leadership, ensures code-compliant and constructible designs, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep consulting engineering experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality and safety in building systems design.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting engineering with demonstrated plumbing and fire protection system design expertise
- Proven leadership experience managing and guiding design teams
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit required
- Experience with fire protection hydraulic calculation software required
- Strong knowledge of applicable state and national plumbing and fire protection codes
- Must be a US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or ability to obtain preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort in client-facing environments
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems across all project phases
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to plumbing and fire protection design staff
- Design and coordinate plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping systems
- Design and coordinate fire protection systems, including sprinkler and standpipe systems
- Perform and review fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry-standard software
- Develop construction documents using Autodesk Revit and ensure coordination with other building systems
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and national building, plumbing, and fire codes
- Collaborate with architects, owners, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to resolve technical and code-related issues
- Participate in site visits, construction administration, and field coordination as needed
- Support project planning, scheduling, and technical decision-making
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
