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About the Role

Manage engineering design teams that perform investigation, analysis, and examination of existing buildings as it relates to plumbing and fire-protection systems. Deliver practical and successful designs that respond to site constraints, sustainability targets, budget considerations, and constructability requirements. Review calculations, design, construction administration, and inspections of staff for completion of project activities.

Responsibilities

Manage technical and administrative aspects of plumbing and fire-protection design service opportunities from proposal preparation to final acceptance by Client, including invoice and accounts/receivable.
Review assessment information gathered during site investigations and comment on technical reports, ensuring clarity and grammatical correctness for the client.
Lead plumbing/fire-protection engineering design across various projects, including multifamily, commercial, industrial, and retail.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, structural, fire/life safety, and project management.
Supervise staff designers and engineers to produce schematic, filing, and construction designs/layouts adhering to NYC DOB, DEP, HPD, and HMC codes/regulations.
Prepare drawings, specifications, bidding documents, and related submissions in alignment with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
Inspect contractor and staff work to ensure construction activities adhere to contract documents and prepare summary documentation.
Communicate effectively with external clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, and city/state construction/energy agencies.
Maintain project schedules, change orders, and budgets, ensuring adequate staffing and adherence to client agreements.
Manage individual project budgets and assist the accounting department with invoicing.
Mentor junior staff members with technical guidance, project processes, feedback, and recognition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
Minimum 7 years of professional experience designing plumbing and fire-protection systems across a range of project types for both existing and new buildings.
Experience working within New York City regulatory environments.
Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for mentoring junior engineer drafting tasks.
Experience with industry-recognized calculations for mentoring junior staff.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Confident presenter with sound commercial awareness.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Plumbing engineering
Fire-protection systems design
Project management
Revit MEP
AutoCAD
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Collaboration
Presentation skills
Commercial awareness
Organization
Time management

Location

New York City
Tri-State Area

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 7 years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred

Benefits

Team-oriented environment
Meaningful career paths
Leadership opportunities
Space to specialize
Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
Flexible, hybrid work
Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
401k Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

About the Company

Stratus is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm.
Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record.
Offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle.
Operating coast to coast, Stratus serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities.
Dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service.
Designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

Equal Opportunity

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.