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CDM Smith · 2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer 6 (Plumbing and Fire Protection)

Massachusetts - Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. The successful candidate will have significant experience developing plumbing and fire protection engineering designs.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Developing detailed plumbing designs for a variety of building types, including water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and diverse public structures and facilities

Prepare reports, designs, plans, and specifications, ensuring plumbing systems comply with relevant codes and regulations

Design plumbing systems to include sanitary drainage, storm drainage, potable water, protected water, and tepid water systems

Perform site surveys, develop equipment inventories, produce condition assessment reports, and evaluate proposed plumbing improvement measures

Performing other duties of basic complexity as necessary to meet client requirements such as creating fire protection and life safety engineering designs and evaluations: egress analysis, fire separation requirements, fire hazard analysis, water supply evaluations, insurance provider recommendations

Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs

Providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentoring more junior staff and developing them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work

Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff

Qualification

Professional Engineer licensePlumbing design experienceFire protection designCADD 3D softwareMicrosoft Office proficiencyMentoring junior staffCommunication skillsMulti-disciplinary collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

10 years of related experience

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Domestic and/or international travel may be required

Preferred

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Ability to read building system engineering documents

Certified in Plumbing Design

Experience with design of suppression system (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction, deluge, foam, clean agent), fire alarm/mass notification system, smoke control system, fire pumps, water storage tanks