Optima Engineering · 2 hours ago
Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOptima Engineering is an employee-owned MEP consulting firm focused on delivering high-quality design solutions for various building types across the Southeast. They are seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Designer to create efficient designs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on impactful projects.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Support the proposal process by providing input on design options, schedules, and code reviews
Perform site visits to existing facilities to assess current conditions for renovation or addition projects
Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to prepare 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in MEP building systems design for higher education, municipal, K-12, and/or commercial facilities
Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina, ability to obtain your PE in North Carolina within 6 months or relevant experience
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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Current Stage
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