Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering

Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

CMTA, a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

CMTA's Boston office is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in plumbing design and fire protection design. This person will work closely with our Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineers on energy efficient projects for various clients. Our ideal candidate should be a self-motivated individual with a technical background who thrives on resolving challenges, assisting clients, and leading all phases of the project. This position entails providing workable solutions designing plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings from the design phase through the construction administration phase as needed. Plumbing design of piping and equipment selection for plumbing, pressurized gasses and fire protection systems for building design.

Produce detailed layout and equipment details of fire protection/sprinkler systems including fire pumps, mains, standpipes, flow controls and sprinkler head layout.

Produce Life Safety, Fire Alarm, and Fire suppression plans along with the required calculations, specifications, and project narratives for federal projects.

Generating electronic response to questions and reviews.

Providing guidance to staff engineers as to the appropriate energy efficient designs to be implemented in various projects.

Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings to determine conformance with contract documents and applicable Codes.

Evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and calculations to perform equipment research, piping layout, and pipe sizing.

Researching and analyzing client design proposal specifications, manuals, and other criteria to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of the design or application.

Specifying system components or directing modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance.

Developing client relations through feedback to design engineers on customer concerns and needs.

Knowledge of building life safety, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes including ICC Standards, NFPA Codes and Standards, FM Global, and Federal Standards (UFC, GSA, VA)

• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency
• MS Office proficiency, and
• Ability to travel across the country for field work at client sites
• Knowledge or familiarity with Performance-based design requirements for life safety and fire protection systems
• Ability to plan and direct contractor activities during system testing and start-up of life safety and fire protection systems

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Certificate in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in preferred

This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

About Legence Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. immediate vesting. Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage. Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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