Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer II

Position Title

The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer II

Position Location

Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Essential Functions

• Assist in Production of Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Documents (50%)
• Perform intermediate to advanced engineering work as directed
• 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 Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
• Review and wrote basic sequence of operations

Essential Functions

• Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
• Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
• Capture data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design and construction documents
• Basic editing and writing of project specifications

Essential Functions

• Assist in Construction Activities (25%)
• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents

Reporting

• 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.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following)

• Knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
• 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
• Able to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Able to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Able to follow company and site safety requirements
• Able to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Able to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Able to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Able to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering, with a sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• PLUS
• Minimum of three 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

Notice to Third Party Agencies

• DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.