Plumbing​/Fire Protection Project Engineer

Job Category

Engineering

PLUMB
002941

• Posted:
  May 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Buffalo, NY
60 Lakefront Blvd
Suite 320
Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

The Plumbing/Fire Protection Project Engineer is responsible for the design, coordination, and documentation of plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects. This role requires strong technical skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to support project delivery from schematic design through construction administration.

The Project Engineer works collaboratively with internal teams and external clients to develop efficient, code‑compliant system designs while supporting quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

• Prepare plumbing and fire protection system designs, including layouts, calculations, and specifications.
• Perform engineering computations such as pipe sizing, flow and pressure calculations, fixture unit analysis, and preliminary hydraulic calculations.
• Review architectural and structural drawings to coordinate system routing, equipment space requirements, and penetrations.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other project consultants.
• Participate in design meetings and clearly communicate technical requirements.
• Assist senior staff in evaluating design alternatives and cost implications.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with design intent.
• Respond to contractor RFIs and provide clarifications during construction.
• Conduct site visits to observe installation progress and verify compliance with WIRs and specifications.
• Assist with functional testing, punchlists, and project close‑out documentation.
• Ensure work complies with internal QA/QC procedures and maintain organized project files.

• Experience with system modeling, hydraulic calculations, and BIM (Revit) preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, building codes, and engineering best practices.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related discipline.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (E.I.T.) required or actively pursuing; P.E. track preferred.
• 2–5 years of plumbing and/or fire protection system design experience in building projects.

Expect a moderate amount of travel to client sites as needed.

The expected base salary range for this role is $72,500 – $87,360 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

• 401(k) with company match.
• Wellness program and employee assistance resources.

Full‑Time;
On‑Site.

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities