Optima Engineering ยท 1 day ago
Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expOptima Engineering is an employee-owned MEP consulting firm focused on delivering high-quality design solutions for buildings. They are seeking a Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to lead system design and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver impactful projects.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead Plumbing and fire protection system design from concept through construction documents, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and client requirements
Assist with proposal development, including technical input, fee support, and participate in client interviews as needed
Perform site visits to existing facilities to assess current conditions for renovation or addition projects
Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to prepare well-coordinated construction drawings and calculations using AutoCAD or Revit
Conduct quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and firm standards
Coordinate across disciplines and agencies to manage final design reviews and responses to comments
Participate in the construction phase, including submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and closeout documentation
Serve as a client facing technical lead, participating in meetings and design reviews to understand project goals and communicate design intent
Support project planning by assisting with scope definition, budgets, schedules, and staffing in coordination with project managers
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers, including reviewing work for quality, constructability, and compliance
Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and other agencies to support permitting, reviews, and approvals
Qualification
Required
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design for higher education, municipal, K-12, and/or commercial facilities
Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD required
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems, including sanitary and vent systems, storm systems, process waste, domestic water, lab and process gas systems, and sprinkler design (wet, dry, and pre-action)
Perform plumbing system design and sizing (water, waste, storm, fuel systems, med gas, etc.) and fixture selection
Design zone layouts and riser diagrams for building sprinkler systems
Produce complete plumbing and fire protection drawing packages (plans, details, specifications, life safety)
Benefits
Employee-Owned Company
Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays year-round
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Flexible Spending Account; financial and estate planning assistance; and other additional benefits
Multi-tiered Retirement Plan including Employer 401(k) contributions, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership (an additional retirement benefit funded entirely by the company)
Discretionary bonuses throughout the year
Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities
Company
Optima Engineering
Optima Engineering is a multi disciplined, professional engineering firm specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Low-Voltage design, Security, Audio-Video, Lighting, Commissioning, Energy Analysis and Energy Audit services.
51-200 employees
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