What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer position at SMRT Inc?
Description
SMRT is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm specializing in the design of high-performing, complex and sustainable environments nationwide with a concentration in the Northeast. We are committed to partnership and collaboration with our clients and colleagues, and to creating opportunities for our staff to hone their expertise and advance their careers through personal growth and professional success. SMRT enjoys longevity and stability; our strategic vision provides for a strong and exciting future of continued growth and expansion.
The Mechanical Engineering group at SMRT comprises HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, process, and commissioning. We work alongside SMRT's architectural, structural, electrical, site, and interiors groups from project inception through design and construction to advance our client’s vision. We are committed to making a direct and positive impact on the built environment by designing for carbon reduction, resiliency and user wellness. Our designers, engineers, commissioning agents, and project managers are also involved in project pursuits and business development.
SMRT’s Mechanical Engineering group has an immediate opening for a full-time Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer. Depending on experience and location, the opportunity exists to work independently or remote from our Portland, ME, Bangor, Maine, Andover, Massachusetts, or Schenectady, New York office locations.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
- Function as Engineer of Record for plumbing, process, and/or fire protection scope.
- Develop schematic level information and document project work in accordance with codes, SMRT, and industry standards.
- Supervise quality and efficient production of contract documents.
- Perform modeling and calculations.
- Research specifications and materials.
- Review and respond to contractor submittals and RFIs.
- Visit project sites for existing conditions assessments, construction progress observation, and project closeout.
- Coordinate and communicate project workloads with discipline leaders and other members of the mechanical group.
- Coordinate work with other in-house disciplines as applicable.
- Work under supervision of discipline leaders.
- May function as a Project Manager depending on experience.
SMRT rewards hard work and creativity with a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Flexible work environment
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, community service) starting at 6 weeks
- Healthcare, dental and life insurance benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution
- Education and training assistance
- Reimbursement for licensure
SMRT is an open culture of listening, communicating and knowledge sharing. We value collegiality, individual and collective energy, leadership and innovation.
AA/EOE
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 years of design of plumbing, process piping and/or fire protection systems.
- Knowledge of national, state, and local codes as they pertain to plumbing and/or fire protection.
- Ability to relate to building construction, their components in three dimensions, and interact with other disciplines to coordinate all document efforts.
- Understand materials, systems, and commercial building construction.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines on multiple projects
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Requirements:
· PE license.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
