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DLB Associates · 1 month ago

Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions. The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III will collaborate with senior design staff to develop plumbing and fire protection design expertise for commercial building projects, producing construction documents and leading the construction administration process.

Association

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work

Perform intermediate to advanced plumbing and fire protection design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision

Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for plumbing systems

Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids

Review and write sequence of operations

Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings

Collect data and other information for construction documents

Prepare project design, specification and construction documents

Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team

Interacts directly with client on technical issues

Review shop drawings and submittals

Review and respond to RFIs

Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents

Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log

Manage personal hours using company tools

Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output

Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance

Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Qualification

Fire protection designPlumbing designMechanical systems designAutoCADRevitHydraulic calculationsCode analysisMS Office SuiteEffective communicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems

Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management

Skilled in performing and analyzing hydraulic calculations

Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation

Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace

Ability to follow company and site safety requirements

Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)

Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision

Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering

PE in related discipline

Minimum of five years of mechanical or fire protection engineering experience