Junior Plumbing Engineer

Job Description

About the Job: Junior Plumbing Engineer

We are actively seeking a Junior Plumbing Engineer to join our Building Engineering division. This position is available at our offices in Rochester, Albany, Buffalo, Elmira, Ithaca, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse, or White Plains.

The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides comprehensive engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural engineering. Our services span from initial feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including new construction, renovations, additions, specialized structures, and design/build projects for diverse clients.

The Junior Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for providing holistic plumbing and fire protection design services for buildings, collaborating directly with clients. Key responsibilities include:

• Plumbing design (restrooms, domestic water, sanitary systems).
• Fire sprinkler and fire alarm design.
• Egress and code analysis.
• Conducting studies and providing technical support to meet project requirements.

Typical projects will involve field work, design development, coordination with other disciplines, and construction administration services. Additional desired skill sets include compressed gas piping design and a strong understanding of fire codes. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork abilities, provide leadership to junior engineers and architects, and be capable of contributing to new business development. This role offers a significant opportunity for career growth, potentially transitioning into a leadership position within the office.

Job Duties

• Develop plumbing and fire protection concepts, strategies, construction documents, and engineering reports for new building and renovation projects.
• Specialize in the design of plumbing, fire protection systems, fire alarms, fire code review, and fire and smoke modeling.
• Conduct code and egress analysis for new buildings, building additions, and renovation projects, requiring strong building and fire code knowledge.
• Design smoke control systems utilizing Contam or similar design software.
• Provide design contributions on large, multi-discipline projects.
• Undertake plumbing, piping, and fire protection design for various market sectors including corrections, higher education, laboratories, and healthcare.
• Complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry-standard software programs.
• Perform piping design, potentially including compressed gas for industrial and medical clients.
• Engage directly with clients on technical matters, performing analysis of design options, conducting cost-benefit comparisons, and effectively communicating results to aid owner decision-making.
• Contribute to project financial performance and schedule management.
• Assist in proposal writing to generate new business opportunities.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Science is preferred.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• New York Professional Engineer’s License is preferred.

Benefits

LaBella’s benefits are designed to support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, fostering physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive offerings cover essential needs (healthcare and retirement), protection (insurances and employee assistance programs), and additional perks (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). More details on these benefits can be found on our website:

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

LaBella is committed to cultivating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated. We implement thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.