[Remote] Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer III
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III will collaborate with senior design staff to develop plumbing and fire protection design expertise for commercial building design and construction, while producing construction documents and leading the construction administration process.
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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
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