AECOM is seeking Principal Plumbing and Fire Suppression Design Engineer to serve as a specialized technical resource and advisor within our building services team. The successful candidate will provide expert input to studies and design across plumbing, sanitary drainage, domestic water, and fire suppression systems, develop design procedures that enable high-quality and cost-effective delivery by others, and lead quality control of discipline deliverables. Working independently with latitude to set work priorities, the engineer is accountable for the technical outcome of assigned projects and represents the discipline in interdisciplinary coordination and client engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as senior technical resource and advisor for plumbing and fire engineering within the team
- Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for sanitary, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, applying advanced understanding across all steps of completing the discipline component of the PS&E package
- Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by junior and support staff
- Prepare and complete sanitary drainage, domestic hot and cold water, storm/rainwater, and fire suppression (sprinkler, standpipe, and special hazard) designs, calculations, and drawings
- Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort for assigned projects
- Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings; serve as Lead Verifier confirming the technical approach satisfies the client scope of services
- Prepare technical specification sections for the discipline
- Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and resolve conflicting requirements or difficult coordination issues
- Provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules, ensuring technical goals, milestones, and budgets are met
- Prepare complex project deliverables using a team of junior technical and support staff, providing structured guidance and training to develop team capabilities
- Communicate with clients to discuss work scope, request supporting information, and receive comments on draft work products
- Assist with proposals to provide services or obtain funding for projects or programs
- Sharing technical expertise and experience with others in the company via internal technical communication and presentations
- Contribute as an in-house expert on specific technologies or processes
- Develop solutions to complex and challenging issues using standard methodologies and define new procedures as needed
- Collaborate on assignments, objectives, complex features, and possible solutions
- Actively pursuing continuous learning of technical advances, emerging business/industry trends, and competitive positioning.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in the design of sanitary, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for buildings and infrastructure
- In-depth knowledge of applicable plumbing and fire protection codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 13/14/20, IPC/UPC, EN 12845, or relevant local norms)
- Proficiency in hydraulic calculation, system sizing, and relevant design software
- Demonstrated ability to perform quality control reviews and act as a technical verifier on projects
- Ability to work independently, determine work priorities, and apply judgement outside defined parameters to make decisions
- Strong communication skills, able to convey complex or sensitive information to internal and external stakeholders
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional registration, or eligibility to obtain
- Active participation or leadership in professional and industry organizations (committee leader, event organizer, or speaker)
- Contributions to industry thought leadership through publications, social media, or speaking engagements
- Experience with BIM workflows and coordination on multidisciplinary projects
- Formal supervisory experience, including defining team operating standards and mentoring junior engineers
- Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development efforts
- Familiarity with multiple regulatory frameworks across regions or project types.
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