Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer/Engineer - PS&S

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients.  PS&S is ranked among the top national design firms by Engineering News Record (and among the top 15 national engineering firms in pharmaceuticals).  Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels.

Position Summary

The Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer/Engineer designs the plumbing (domestic hot and cold water, sanitary waste and vent, roof drainage, natural gas, specialty gases and treated water for labs and healthcare, etc.) and fire protection (wet and/or dry pipe sprinklers, standpipe, dry chemical extinguishing and other specialty fire protection, etc.) systems to meet applicable code requirements and client project needs.

• Plumbing and Fire Protection design and construction phase activities for projects in multiple market sectors, including Education, Real Estate, Pharma/Biotech/Flavors & Fragrances, Healthcare, Public Works and Energy & Utility sectors.
• Includes performing site investigations, analysis of existing systems and their conditions, code reviews, system and equipment sizing/load calculations, equipment selection and specification, equipment vendor coordination, and system layout and design.
• Development of conceptual design alternatives.
• Development of construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Development and presentation of reports.
• Effective coordination with other design disciplines

• 5-10 years or more U.S. experience in Plumbing and Fire Protection design.
• BS or BE in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering license or EIT registration a plus.
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) or Certified in Plumbing Engineering (CIPE) a plus.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or Certified Fire Protection Engineer (CFPE) a plus.
• Experience with commercial, multi-family residential, K-12 school, college & university, healthcare, and biotech/pharma projects is desired.
• Experience with typical plumbing systems is required, including sanitary waste and vent, domestic hot and cold water, storm water, and fuel gas systems.
• Experience or familiarity with specialty plumbing systems is highly desired, including laboratory, process and medical air, gas, vacuum, water and waste systems, and commercial kitchen design.
• Experience or familiarity with fire protection systems is required, including wet, dry, deluge, pre-action sprinkler systems, chemical extinguishing systems, and standpipe systems.
• Experience or familiarity with sustainable Plumbing design is desired (e.g., LEED, EPA WaterSense, Energy Star, etc.).
• Good computer, communication and presentation skills are required.
• Familiarity and experience with AutoCAD or Revit is required.
• Familiarity and experience with both AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.
• Knowledge of fire sprinkler hydraulic calculation software is a plus (e.g., Hass, Autosprink, Hydracalc, etc.).
• Experience with HVAC is also a plus.

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where difference and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.