Lead Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing and Fire Protection focus)

Summary

Lead Mechanical Engineers and Associates are responsible for the development of air distribution systems, single line control diagrams, load studies and analysis as well as equipment selection. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, conducting and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks and work with engineers and designers to produce projects in design.
• Review Plumbing and Fire Protection designs per QC/QA standards.
• Absorb CA representative in reviewing submittals and answering questions from projects in the field.
• On time and dependable.
• Completes tasks thoroughly and on time.
• Able to keep accurate records of billable time.
• Able to submit timesheets in timely manner.
• Able to use and understand office equipment technology such as phones, copiers, plotters, scanners and computers.
• Able to use Windows and Microsoft office programs (excel, word, etc.).
• Able to work in team environment.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Understand and follows company structure.
• Understands and follows department standards and procedures.
• Understand floor plans, sections, details and basic architectural concepts.
• Proactively communicate concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project.
• Effectively understand technical Plumbing and Fire Protection technical information and theories.
• Able to provide solution-based project ideas.
• Able to provide valued engineering suggestions.
• Able to use conference room equipment to run meetings (video, conference calls, Lync, etc.).
• Able to delegate tasks to support staff.
• Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering
• Able to perform basic plumbing and fire protection drafting with minimal direction.
• Able to create and print drawings.
• Able to draft plumbing and fire protection based on comments and markups.
• Able to draft and digitize plumbing and fire protection existing conditions.
• Able to draft, digitize, and convert plumbing and fire protection field notes to CAD.
• Provide lessons learned feedback.
• Identify training topics.
• Absorb job proposal drafts.
• Absorb project field visits.
• Absorb drawing revisions.
• Absorb drawing sketches.
• Absorb peer drawing reviews.
• Participate in company technical trainings.
• Absorb pump design layout and connections.
• Absorb vacuum waste systems.
• Absorb compressed air systems.
• Able to understand the intricacies of new, existing, and demolition work and how they relate to each other within the design.
• Absorb job proposal drafts.
• Absorb construction meetings.
• Absorb complex book specifications.
• Absorb submittal reviews and responses.
• Absorb change order reviews.
• Possesses a well-established knowledge of multiple Plumbing and Fire Protection codes.
• Able to trouble shoot Plumbing and Fire Protection projects challenges.
• Lead, motivate, and direct Plumbing and Fire Protection support staff team.
• Provide suggestions for possible Plumbing and Fire Protection process improvements.
• Plumbing and Fire Protection code research.
• Absorb feasibility studies.
• Plumbing and Fire Protection project management.
• Absorb architectural / client / contractor coordination meetings.
• Absorb field surveys and field visits.
• Absorb medium scale project design (2000 s.f. to 10,000 s.f. / medium complexity / multiple toilet rooms, gas fired equipment, kitchen, grease, etc.).
• Able to perform calculations on domestic water, hot water, waste and vent, grease, storm, natural gas, medical gas, compressed air, pumps, and fire protection systems.
• Able to coordinate plumbing and fire protection utilities with municipalities with NO direction or assistance.
• Work with product sales representatives to perform design, product review, investigation, and research.
• Absorb industry meetings and conferences.
• Plumbing and fire protection drawings and document template management.
• Absorb specification revisions.
• Absorb internal MEP coordination.
• Absorb external MEP coordination.
• Absorb plan review comment response letters.
• Absorb plan review comment drawing revisions.
• Absorb permit applications.
• Absorb design narrative.
• Absorb creation of plumbing and fire protection details.
• Absorb creation of engineer drawing reviews.
• Absorb management of supporting engineers and designers project tasks.
• Absorb creation of job proposals with little or no assistance.
• Expectations of all plumbing engineers
• Show pride in work performed;
• Show flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules;
• Maintain professional behavior and appearance;
• Exhibit dependability.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) from a four-year university or equivalent experience is required. Professional Engineering license preferred. LEED AP is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years working in an MEP engineering consulting firm on multiple building types. Experience in Healthcare Preferred.
• Communication Skills: Verbal – Convey easily and quickly any message; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens attentively and seeks clarification; Maintain professional nonverbal communication analogous to situation; Written - Writes clearly and informatively with a high level of sophistication; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Computer Skills: Basic computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Access. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy of completing tasks.
• Timeliness of completing tasks.
• Willingness to help and go the extra mile.
• Positive attitude.
• Punctuality.
• Consistency in performing and completing tasks.
• Thoroughness and accuracy in completing calculations.
• Attention to drafting detail.
• Understanding and application of company standards.
• Provides departmental process improvement ideas for optimizing efficiency.
• Attends department technical meetings.
• Provides input to department meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of complex principals of plumbing and fire protection engineering.
• Creativity of design.

About KLH

KLH Engineers is redefining excellence in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design. We serve civic, education, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, industrial, retail, and workplace markets with a commitment to innovation, transparency, and bold leadership. At KLH, we invite every voice to shape the future, embrace challenges as opportunities, and deliver solutions that matter.