Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer
Job Description
As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, we bring together the expertise of talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together—Powered by Innovation.
Cosentini Associates (www.cosentini.com), a Tetra Tech company, invites you to consider an exciting opportunity within our New York City office. We are seeking innovative and assertive Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our renowned design team to both lead design teams and manage a portfolio of projects. We offer a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer at Cosentini, you will have the opportunity to apply your design expertise on exciting and challenging national and international projects. You will have the chance to mentor and impart knowledge to junior engineers and designers. At the same time, you will be working with some of the top engineers in the field, gaining additional expertise and building your reputation and career.
Your role:
• Develop and evaluate system concepts and options to determine best design and engineering solution for each project based upon project scope
• Develop design drawings and specifications of plumbing and fire protection systems for high-rise residential, hotel, performing arts and office buildings including preparation of all engineering calculations, equipment selection and layout throughout life of the project.
• Lead and coordinate with engineers, designers, technicians and clerical staff
• Interface with clients and architects to discuss changes to designs and/or specifications
• Work with leadership to manage design manpower budget and update budget to reflect revisions or changes in scope
Job Requirements
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated engineer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and 15+ years of plumbing and fire protection design and management experience is highly desired.
Qualifications/Skills:
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Strong technical skills, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Project and client relationship management experience is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• PE registration is preferred
