Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer Associate

This is a remote position.

• Perform basic engineering work and design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
  
• Perform standard computations and analysis
  
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
  
• Assist in the review and creation of drawings details, schedules, sequence of operations and drawing content as directed
  

• Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
  
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
  
• Prepare project design and construction documents
  
• Basic review and editing of project specifications
  

• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
  
• Review shop drawings and submittals
  
• Review and respond to RFIs
  
• Assist with punch lists and project closeout documents
  

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
  
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
  
• Manage personal hours using company tools
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical, fire protection and plumbing system principles
  
• Knowledge of code 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 completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
  
• 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 work successfully as a member of a team and independently with supervision
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
  
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
  
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
  
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds 
  

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
  
• Additionally, the DLB Design team is planning to have mandatory in-person training / working sessions this summer for all new Engineer Junior Associates, Engineer Associates and Engineer Senior Associates.  The plans are not final but will likely be in NJ and include up to two weeks of in-person sessions. Travel expenses will be covered. This is an opportunity to get to know other members of the Design team and to learn more about our work.
  
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering, with a sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
  

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), 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