Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer II

DLB Associates

Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer II role at DLB Associates involving design and collaboration on plumbing and fire protection projects for commercial buildings.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,000 - $104,125 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with senior design staff to advance plumbing and fire protection design skills
Produce construction documents and develop project specifications
Assist in surveying existing building conditions and preparing technical reports
Work closely with project management team to complete projects efficiently
Utilize Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
Prepare project progress reports for stakeholders
Manage personal hours using company tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering, with a sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Minimum of three years of mechanical or fire protection engineering experience
Knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
Knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Skilled in performing and analyzing hydraulic calculations
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringfire protection engineeringplumbing designconstruction documentsproject specificationshydraulic calculationsRevitAI technologiesemerging technologies

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationproject managementtechnical reporting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering