Buro Happold · 10 hours ago
Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expBuro Happold is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join their team in New York. In this role, you will lead the design of plumbing and fire protection systems, manage a team, and deliver high-quality solutions across a portfolio of innovative projects.
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Responsibilities
Act as the plumbing and fire protection lead on a portfolio of projects
Develop coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, reports and schedules that meet project requirements and quality standards
Produce detailed engineering calculations, including equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations
Plan and manage Revit documentation of design work
Mentor and assist graduates
Work closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary team members
Oversee the workload and quality output of Project Discipline Engineers
Take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions
Carry out design reviews prior to the issue of technical documentation
Monitor financial performance of projects
Collaborate and contribute towards the US Building Environments technical standards and development
Communicate directly with clients
Ensure practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s best interests and comply with current legislation and codes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of plumbing and fire protection engineering experience
Relevant bachelor or master degree
Membership in ASPE or ISPE, with Certified Plumbing Designer and LEED AP accreditation desirable
Proficiency with Revit, BIM360, and Naviswork
Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently
Ability to review and analyze codes and standards
Excellent technical knowledge of plumbing systems; ability to investigate, identify and provide solutions to technical problems
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) desirable
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
401k with company match
Hybrid working & summer hours
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups
Company
Buro Happold
Buro Happold is an international, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
1001-5000 employees
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