Senior Plumbing/Fire Suppression Engineer

Senior Plumbing/Fire Suppression Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The role of the Senior Plumbing/Fire Suppression Engineer is to provide engineering design, evaluation, and documentation of plumbing and fire suppression systems as well as oversee and instruct junior level staff.  The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, life sciences, academic, industrial, and corporate commercial projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Design plumbing systems including medical/laboratory piping and gases
• Design performance specification fire protection systems
• Develop systems design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
• Prepare detailed design documents
• Write/edit project specifications
• Be responsible for code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Work on site surveys to determine and document existing conditions
• Provide construction administration services

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 15 years design experience
• PE is preferred but not required
• Certified in Plumbing design (CPD) accreditation is preferred but not required.
• ASSE 6060 Medical Gas design accreditation is preferred but not required.
• Experience in Fire Suppression System design
• Experience with Healthcare and Life Sciences is preferred.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office
• Familiarity with Plumbing codes, NFPA standards, and Healthcare design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Good written and auditory communication and time management skills
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize life work balance.

Locations: Philadelphia, PA

• Philadelphia, PA (preferred)
• New York City
• Monroe, NJ

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.