Plumbing/Fire Protection Design Engineer

Ramboll - Valhalla, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Valhalla, NY

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Ramboll, you will find a dedicated group of professionals that are pioneers and leaders in Data Center Strategy, Planning, Design, Integration, Commissioning and Testing with experience working in thousands of data centers in the U.S. territory and across the globe. We provide a broad set of services for enterprise, institutional, webscale, service provider and colocation companies. Our team of consultants assist clients in understanding how to bring data closer to their own customers, bringing all components of IT and the facility together, and enable rapid deployment of a solution that achieves critical objectives. We believe we are strongly positioned to create flexible environments that can easily adapt to changes and disruptions -- while eliminating risks and creating efficiencies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation. The successful candidate shall be able to work independently with minimal supervision from a Sr. Plumbing/Fire Protection engineer for tasks such as the development of Plumbing and Fire Protection Construction documents (drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.) using computer software for new and retrofit buildings/projects in the mission critical environment for review by Sr. Engineer. You will be responsible for the design of Plumbing and Fire protection systems in mission critical facilities, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and coordinating with other internal engineering disciplines to achieve successful, functional and innovative designs for our clients. You will also coordinate with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent, assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications, and perform field surveys to document existing conditions and/or observe construction activities. Engaging in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats is essential. You will perform and oversee the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software, prepare Contract Documents using Revit and AutoCAD software, create technical drawings, plans, and specifications for review by Sr. Engineer, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure project timelines are met and projects stay within budget. Light travel for project meetings and site observations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Development of Plumbing and Fire Protection Construction documents (drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.) using computer software for new and retrofit buildings/projects in the mission critical environment for review by Sr. Engineer.
• Design of Plumbing and Fire protection systems in mission critical facilities.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with other internal engineering disciplines to achieve successful, functional and innovative designs for our clients.
• Coordinate with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Perform field surveys to document existing conditions and/or observe construction activities.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Perform and oversee the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Prepare Contract Documents using Revit and AutoCAD software.
• Create technical drawings, plans, and specifications for review by Sr. Engineer.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure project timelines are met and project stays within budget.
• Able to travel to project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• EIT/PE a plus.
• 5+ years' experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems, Mission Critical design experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills and skilled in software typically used in plumbing/fire protection design (i.e. hydraulic calculations).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office programs; Revit Experience is a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
• Must be self-motivated and know project design steps/requirements.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Strong working knowledge of building, plumbing and fire codes.