Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

We are currently hiring a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Elmira, or Ithaca, 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.

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 involve field work, design, and construction administration services. The position offers the opportunity to transition into a leadership role for the office.

$90,000.00/yr – $/yr

• 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.
• Perform fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs.
• Interact directly with clients technically by analyzing design options, conducting cost‑benefit comparisons, and communicating results to assist owners in decision‑making.
• Direct plumbing and fire protection project teams to meet project goals and maintain quality work product.
• Manage the mechanical project’s financial performance and schedule.
• Engage in client and business development activities, including proposal writing and maintaining client relationships.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi‑task efficiently.
• New York Professional Engineer’s license is preferred.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401(k) 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