Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Poughkeepsie, Albany, White Plains, or NYC, NY office.

The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete building engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Services range from feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are well‑versed in new construction, renovations, additions, analysis, special structures, and design/build projects for a variety of clients.

The Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer will work with clients to provide plumbing and fire protection designs, studies, and technical support as required to fulfill project requirements. Typical projects will involve field work, design, and construction administration services.

A successful candidate will be able to work well in a team, provide leadership to Jr engineers, be capable of developing new business, and has the opportunity to transition into a leadership role for the office.

• Supervise plumbing and fire protection engineering staff to develop concepts, strategies, construction documents and engineering reports for new buildings and renovation projects.
• Provide mechanical leadership for large multi‑discipline design projects including plumbing, process piping systems, and fire protection design.
• Review plumbing and fire protection systems for code compliance.
• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for corrections, higher education, laboratory, medical, and other typical market sectors.
• Conduct fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs.
• Interact directly with clients technically by completing analysis of design options, cost‑benefit comparisons, and communicating results to assist owner decision‑making.
• Direct plumbing and fire protection project teams to meet project goals and maintain quality work product.
• Manage mechanical project financial performance and schedule.
• Lead client and business development efforts.
• Write proposals to initiate new business.
• Maintain client relationships.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask efficiently.
• New York Professional Engineer's License is a preferred qualification.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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