Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States
About the Team
CMTA, a Legence company, is a dynamic engineering firm dedicated to delivering energy-efficient building solutions. Our plumbing engineering team thrives on resolving complex technical challenges and assisting clients in bringing their visions to life. We value self-motivated individuals who are eager to lead projects from inception to completion while fostering strong relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.
About the Role
As a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer, you will be the technical anchor for our energy-efficient projects in Charlotte. This onsite role exists to ensure the seamless integration of plumbing, pressurized gases, and fire protection systems into building designs. You will not only execute high-level design work but also mentor staff engineers, guiding them on appropriate design strategies and code compliance.
Your day-to-day involves interpreting blueprints and schematics to determine preliminary water requirements, selecting equipment, and conducting rigorous calculations for piping layouts. You will serve as a key liaison during meetings with clients and architects, translating technical constraints into actionable solutions. A significant part of your mission is to evaluate contractor submittals and shop drawings, ensuring every component conforms to contract documents and applicable codes. By researching design specifications and analyzing feasibility, you will help shape projects that balance performance, cost, and maintenance needs.
Hiring Process
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering and over a decade of specialized experience. If you are proficient in REVIT and AutoCAD and have a track record of direct client interaction and project management, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and portfolio to our Charlotte office to join our team.
Equal Opportunity
CMTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, identity, or experience.
Work location
Work model: On-site
601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States
Charlotte, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDetermine preliminary fire and domestic water requirements for various building types
- check_circleRead and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
- check_circleReview contractor submittals and shop drawings for code conformance
- check_circleConferring with engineers to resolve system deficiencies and implement operating procedures
- check_circleDevelop client relations by providing feedback on customer concerns and needs
- check_circleDesign piping and equipment selection for plumbing, pressurized gases, and fire protection systems
- check_circleConduct equipment research, piping layout, and pipe sizing using standard engineering techniques
- check_circleAnalyze client design specifications to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
- check_circleSpecify system components or direct product modifications to ensure design conformance
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- verified10+ years of experience in plumbing and/or fire protection design
- verifiedREVIT proficiency
- verifiedAutoCAD proficiency
Nice to Have
Experience in project management and direct client interactions. REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Revit, Autocad.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
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A Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Legence is responsible for the following: Determine preliminary fire and domestic water requirements for various building types; Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics; Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for code conformance; and Conferring with engineers to resolve system deficiencies and implement operating procedures.
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To qualify for the Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Legence position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering; 10+ years of experience in plumbing and/or fire protection design; REVIT proficiency; and AutoCAD proficiency.
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Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Legence is based in 601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Legence has listed this Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer role as on-site.
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Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Legence typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Legence include Revit; and Autocad.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
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Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Legence is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.