Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer
A growing consulting engineering firm is seeking a Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer to help lead complex building projects and mentor the next generation of engineers. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced plumbing and fire protection professional who enjoys technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and solving challenging design problems. You'll play a key role in project delivery while helping shape design standards, develop team members, and support long-term client relationships. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, professional growth, and high-quality project execution.
The Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer will be responsible for...
- Leading the design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems across all phases of project delivery, from concept through construction.
- Developing advanced layouts, riser diagrams, and equipment selections for sanitary, storm, domestic water, gas, and fire protection systems.
- Reviewing submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings while ensuring designs remain constructible, code-compliant, and aligned with project goals.
- Collaborating with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project stakeholders throughout the design process.
- Mentoring junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, quality reviews, and professional development support.
- Participating in client meetings, field investigations, due diligence efforts, and construction administration activities.
The Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer should have the following...
- 8+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design within the consulting engineering or built environment industry.
- Strong knowledge of sanitary, storm, domestic water, gas, sprinkler, and fire protection systems.
- Solid understanding of applicable plumbing, fire protection, and building codes, including NFPA standards.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating complex designs.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Fire Protection Engineering preferred. PE license is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead high-profile and technically challenging projects.
- Clear path for leadership growth and increased project responsibility.
- Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and knowledge sharing.
- Exposure to a wide range of project types and multidisciplinary design work.
- Supportive culture focused on professional development and technical excellence.
If you're an experienced plumbing and fire protection design professional looking to step into a technical leadership role and make a lasting impact on complex building projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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