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.
Cosentini Associates provides the following engineering services: HVAC, Electrical Power, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design, Code Consulting, Lighting Design, Commissioning, Information Technology, Security, Audiovisual, and Construction Administration Services. We have a reputation for innovative design in the global design and construction industry. As part of the Tetra Tech family, we are a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 27,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by the current OSHA ETS, local, state and federal authorities.
Cosentini/Tetra Tech, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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
What's so great about this job? This is a terrific opportunity to perform innovative designs on complex, challenging projects. This position offers career challenge and growth and provides access to a market-leading compensation and benefits package.
Job Requirements
What kind of candidate are we looking for?
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
