Lead Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer

Position Title: Lead Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer 

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States 

Salary 

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges.  In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates. 

Job Summary 

The Lead Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer will have the opportunity to collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle plumbing and fire protection design activities for commercial building design and construction.  This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process. 

The Lead Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments.  Will execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope.  May coordinate activities of other personnel. 

The Lead Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.  

Essential Functions 

Lead Fire Protection / Plumbing Engineering Design Activities (50%) 

• Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work  

• Perform intermediate to advanced plumbing and fire protection design tasks including infrastructure layouts and detailed tenant fit-out designs for various occupancy groups  

• Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for plumbing systems and can use this information to size pumps, piping and other system components  

• Independently perform and analyze hydraulic calculations for fire protection  

• Independently analyze and size fire pump systems and associated components when applicable  

• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids 

• Prepare book or sheet specifications for plumbing and fire protection 

• Develop and / or review sequence of operations  

• Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget; generally, seeks supervisory input before sending to client  

• Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination  

• Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines  

• Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships 

• May direct interns / other engineering and technical staff 

Lead Pre-Construction Activities (15%) 

• Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings 

• Collect data and other information for construction documents 

• Prepare project design, specification and construction documents  

Lead Construction Activities (25%)  

• May lead or work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team 

• Review shop drawings and submittals  

• Review and respond to RFIs 

• Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents 

Reporting (10%) 

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders  

• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log 

• Manage personal hours using company tools 

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency 

• Identify opportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes. 

• Support adoption of emerging technologies - including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms - to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity. 

• Promote a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the strategic use of technology to optimize performance and scalability.