Plumbing Engineer
About the role
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. The Plumbing Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of plumbing systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects. Location: Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities
- Design plumbing systems; familiarity with medical/laboratory piping and gases is a plus.
- Design performance specification for fire protection systems.
- Develop systems design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings.
- Prepare detailed design documents.
- Write/edit project specifications.
- Be responsible for code compliance research.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines.
- Work on site surveys to determine and document existing conditions.
- Provide support for construction administration services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Active Professional Engineering license in the state of North Carolina, or the ability to be licensed in North Carolina within 6 months of start date.
- A minimum of 5 years design experience.
- LEED certification/experience is a plus; CPD is preferred.
- Experience with laboratories/medical facilities design is preferred; ASSE 6060 certification is a plus.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Skills
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
- Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
- Excellent work ethic and attitude.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
- Performance-based bonuses