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About Our Firm:Our vision is to connect the world through infrastructure. We provide professional engineering and construction management services for infrastructure projects in NYC. We partner with the nation's most prestigious public agencies and engineering firms to deliver projects safely, accurately, and on-time.We honor the engineers, designers, planners, construction workers and government officials who serve society by building our cities. We are committed to our employees making a meaningful difference in the world and being fulfilled at work.Please check out our website to learn more about the exciting projects we are involved with: Summary:MEPFP Design Engineer:Exciting opportunity for an experienced DESIGN engineer to contribute to NYC's most visible and prestigious structures: JFK, LaGuardia & Newark Airports; GWB, Goethals & Bayonne Bridges; Lincoln & Holland Tunnels; and more!Seeking strong MEPFP Design Engineer with five to ten (5-10) years of Plumbing and Fire Protection DESIGN experience.Full-time, exceptional compensation and benefits. Five-year project. Services will be performed at the Port Authority of NY & NJ's (client) offices at 4 World Trade Center, NYC. After three months, you may qualify for three days per week in-person and two days per week work-from-home at the client's (PANYNJ) discretion.THIS IS A DESIGN ROLE. THIS ROLE IS NOT :Construction Management (CM)Project Management (PM)SuperintendentMANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:1. Certification. American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) and NY State Professional Engineer (PE) License.2. Design skills. A minimum of five to ten (5-10) years of plumbing and fire protection DESIGN experience, with in-depth knowledge of:Domestic Water Supply and Distribution SystemsSanitary Drainage SystemsVenting SystemsStorm Drainage SystemsNatural Gas SystemsAutomatic Fire Sprinkler SystemsFire Standpipe SystemsClean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems3. Computer skills. Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM, and other computer-based office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.2. Strong, technical, first-hand, detailed DESIGN experience utilizing the NY and NJ Building Codes, Plumbing Codes, and Fire Codes. Experience with PANYNJ Design Guidelines is favorable.4. Building Code skills. Strong, technical, first-hand, detailed DESIGN experience utilizing the NY and NJ Building Codes, Plumbing Codes, and Fire Codes. Experience with PANYNJ Design Guidelines is favorable.5. Fire protection systems. Lead the design and specification coordination of the following fire protection systems:Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foamwater fire suppression systems.Fire water supply infrastructure includes fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping, and associated appurtenances.Outdoor fire suppression systems, including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems.Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems, including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances.Releasing systems for pre-action, foamwater, and clean agent systems.6. Calculations. Evaluate and lead the creation of fire protection calculations, including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.7. Final Design. Extensive experience preparing Final Design contract documents, including:Contract Drawings with contents consistent with terms of Government Construction Contract standards.Technical Specifications in accordance with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) StandardsPreparing Construction Cost estimates using industry recognized estimating software and other industry guidelines to the fullest extent possible.8. Basis of Design. Experience preparing Basis of Design documents as guides to preparation of final design contract documents for design-bid-build efforts and basic contract documents for design-build efforts.9. Submittalsshop drawings. Experience reviewing submittalsshop drawings and other Stage IV activities including Post-Award Contract Changes (PACCs) and answering RFIs.10. Coordination. Ability to coordinate with support disciplines such as Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Electronics, Traffic, and Resilience and Sustainability.11. Education. Candidate shall have a Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university.EXCEPTIONAL COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:Columbia Consulting Engineers offers a "Best in Industry" compensation package including, but not limited to:Salary: $150,000 - $166,000 based on experiencePremium coverage for comprehensive major medical (Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield)Prescription planVision planDental Care Plans401(k)Vacation, holiday, and sick leaveWe are an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusionBonusAPPLY NOW!Send Resume to:Michelle Zaylar, Talent AcquisitionColumbia Consulting