Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer III

Position Title: Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

JOB SUMMARY

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff and further develop their plumbing and fire protection design expertise for commercial building design and construction. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments.  Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope.  Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer III will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Guide and Direct Production of Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Documents (50%)

• 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

Guide and Direct Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

• 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

Guide and Direct Construction Activities (25%)

• 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 

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
• Manage personal hours using company tools

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• 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.