Job Title:
Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

Company: Buro Happold

Location: boston, MA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

As a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer you will have the opportunity to design for plumbing and fire protection across a portfolio of ground-breaking projects in the US and globally. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential to life at Buro Happold and in turn, we can offer you unrivalled career, project, and development opportunities.What would you be doing?As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied, but likely to include:Production of coordinated detailed design specificationsCommunicate directly with ClientsManage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians (including verification of quality)Take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detail design & prepare Technical SpecificationsMonitor financial performance of jobsWritten reports and site surveysShare knowledge of technical and detailed design of a project with engineers and graduate engineersThe provision of technical detailed design engineering services to the broader building services team and a responsibility for schematic design through construction administration to a range of external clientsDelivery of detailed design across plumbing and fire protection disciplines that include sanitarywastevent systems and rainwater drainage systems, domestic hot, cold- and hot water return systems, standpipes and sprinkler designEngage with all disciplines to promote a coordinated developed designWhat are we looking for?3-7 years of plumbing and fire protection engineering experienceRelevant bachelor or master degreeLabhealthcare, commercial office and residential project experience preferredAbility to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independentlyBroad design knowledge, working on a wide range of US and international projectsUnderstanding of sustainable plumbing design and systems like rainwater harvesting systems, black and grey water systems, domestic hot water pre heat, and electrificationExperience using Revit, Bluebeam and BIM360Able to review and analyze code if in new and unfamiliar areas and has a deep understanding of IPC, NFPA, related plumbing standards and aware of UPC.Membership in ASPE or ISPE, with Certified Plumbing Designer and LEED AP accreditation desirableIn return...Solve some of the most interesting challenges on world-class projects in collaboration with top architectsWork within a truly multidisciplinary environment, capitalizing on Buro Happold's extensive knowledge base in CFD, building physics, micro-climate analysis, climate change mitigation and energy master planning to inform truly environmentally responsive MEP designsAdvance your career within a forward-thinking, global community of engineering professionalsHave a positive impact on the environment through your work locally, nationally, and internationallyWhat we offer:Salary range of $75,000 to $117,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, andor experienceGenerous benefits packageAnnual discretionary bonusGenerous PTO 4 weeks in addition to 10 paid holidays401k with company matchHybrid working & summer hoursReimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam feesGlobal network of expertsLearning and development opportunitiesBe a part of our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, BH Women's Network, andor our Black at BH ERG