Plumbing, Piping, & Fire Protection Mechanical Project Engineer

About the Role

• Design domestic water, sanitary, storm, process piping, compressed gas, purified water, and fire protection systems. • Create fire protection layouts and perform hydraulic calculations with specialized software. • Prepare construction documents, including drawings and written specifications. • Generate engineering field surveys and punch‑list reports. • Provide construction administration by addressing contractor queries and reviewing submissions. • Conduct code analysis and review plumbing and fire protection systems. • Collaborate with vendors for equipment selection and stay updated on new technologies. • Foster client relationships, attend meetings, and serve as on‑site project representative when needed. • Generate rough order of magnitude construction and design fee cost estimates. • Coordinate and collaborate with other design professionals on the project team. • Produce construction drawings and specifications. • Research local and state‑specific codes as needed. • Follow established safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸piping design
• ▸fire layouts
• ▸hydraulic calc
• ▸construction docs
• ▸code review
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

• Understand basic construction methodology. • Excel in plumbing, piping, and fire protection design for complex systems and precise layouts. • Possess 7+ years of A/E consulting experience (preferred). • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (preferred). • Hold FPE, PE, or NICET Level III certification for fire protection system design (preferred). • Demonstrate strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills. • Exhibit strong writing and communication abilities. • Ability to multitask and meet project deadlines. • Knowledge of International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and NFPA. • Understand hydraulic fire protection design software. • Proficiency or willingness to learn process and mechanical piping design, including P&IDs and equipment specifications. • Proficient with spreadsheet‑based design tools. • Hands‑on project coordination experience. • Willingness to travel to client sites, including occasional overnight trips. • Work accurately, collaboratively, and independently. • Read, write, and comprehend English for job‑related communications.

Requirements

• ▸revit
• ▸autocad
• ▸pe
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸7+ years
• ▸spreadsheet

Benefits

Colliers values its people and offers a safe, comfortable work environment with career‑advancement opportunities. Compensation includes company‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, a matched 401(k)/Roth, generous paid time off, parental and military leave, and bonuses for referrals and professional licensure. Employees also receive resources for growth such as tuition reimbursement, free in‑house courses, mentorship, wellness programs, and philanthropic activities.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time