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Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer II

DLB Associates
Remote, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Remote
USD 83000-104125 yearly / year
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Position Location

  • Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
  • Job Summary
  • The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer II will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff to advance their plumbing and fire protection design skills for commercial building design and construction. They will learn, through hands-on application, how to design a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and assist in the construction administration process.
  • The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer II will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently or under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope.
  • The Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineer II will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

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

Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings

Collect data and other information for construction documents

Prepare project design and construction documents

Basic editing and writing of project specifications

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 (10%)

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

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

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
  • Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

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

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

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

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​

​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.

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

The pay range for this role is

  • 83000.00 - 104125.00 USD per year (Remote (United States))

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