PAE · 4 days ago
Lead Plumbing Engineer - New York, NY
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $127K/yr
4+ years expPAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality, and they are seeking a Lead Plumbing Engineer to guide plumbing and fire protection system design from concept through construction. This role involves overseeing technical deliverables, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of deliverables and documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
Able to effectively communicate plumbing design options to a diverse stakeholder group
Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
Provide design direction and guidance for the project team
Independently evaluate and apply design judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
Complete the project within the budget and schedule
Knowledge of other disciplines and direct interdisciplinary coordination
Provide updates to master specifications; provide input into standards
Perform plumbing design calculations and equipment selection
Provide opinions of probable construction costs
Perform site visits and issues reports
Implement the project quality management plan (QMP)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree for discipline work or equivalent experience
4+ years' experience in plumbing design
Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
Thorough understanding of project phases and their associated deliverables
Develop the ability to assemble and run a team
Understand plumbing design concepts and effectively communicate them to others
Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA and IBC
Microsoft Office Suite
Thorough understanding of Revit/AutoCAD
Preferred
Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE, CPD)
Benefits
Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day off
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
Company
PAE
PAE provides mechanical and electrical engineering design, technology system design, energy modeling and analysis, and more.
201-500 employees
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