Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer III

DLB Associates

Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer III at DLB Associates, designing and optimizing plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial buildings. Collaborating with project management and engineering teams to produce technical documentation and reports.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,738 - $130,502 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide and Direct Production of Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Documents (50%)
Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
Perform intermediate to advanced plumbing and fire protection design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for plumbing systems
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
Review and write sequence of operations
Guide and Direct Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
Collect data and other information for construction documents
Prepare project design, specification and construction documents
Guide and Direct Construction Activities (25%)
Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
Interacts directly with client on technical issues
Review shop drawings and submittals
Review and respond to RFIs
Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
Reporting (10%)
Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
Manage personal hours using company tools
Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of designing mechanical, fire protection and plumbing systems
Intermediate to advanced 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), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled in performing and analyzing hydraulic calculations
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

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

plumbing designfire protection designhydraulic calculationscode analysismechanical systems designtechnical report preparationconstruction document preparationproject design specificationsshop drawing reviewpunch list completion

Soft Skills

organizational skillseffective communicationself-motivationproactivenessresourcefulnessteam collaborationattention to detailability to work under pressuretime managementdelegation