Lead Plumbing Engineer; PE – Healthcare & Mission Critical Facilities

Lead Plumbing Engineer (PE) – Healthcare & Mission Critical Facilities

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits

A well-established & rapidly growing engineering organization in the local area is actively seeking to add a Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to the group. This individual will play a key role in leading the design and coordination of complex building systems while supporting project delivery from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a proven background in MEP consulting, capable of serving as a technical leader, mentoring junior staff, and acting as an Engineer of Record on projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level engineer to take on a leadership role in high‑impact healthcare projects, while contributing to the growth of a respected engineering team and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing and fire protection design across governmental, healthcare facilities (hospitals, outpatient clinics, inpatient & outpatient care centers, and critical facility focused projects).
• Produce drawings and specifications in compliance with applicable codes and firm standards.
• Perform engineering calculations, life cycle cost analysis, and equipment selection.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, and project‑specific specifications.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction inspections.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and support construction administration activities.
• Ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and design staff.
• Participate in client meetings and present technical solutions.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA, ASHRAE, IBC.
• Support sustainable design initiatives and energy‑efficient system solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in MEP consulting engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems design.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and local codes and standards.
• HVAC and analysis tools such as Trane Trace 3D and TOPSS.
• High level of competency in computer‑aided design and modeling tools.
• LEED, Green Globes, or similar sustainability certifications preferred.
• Opportunity to work on complex healthcare and institutional projects.
• Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communication skills both verbal, written and presentation.