Plumbing (MEP) Engineer

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Plumbing (MEP) Engineer for our Fort Worth office with at least 7+ years’ experience and will be a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Certified Plumbing Designer preferred. This role plans, designs and produces plumbing and fire protection for multiple commercial building projects.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Reports to: Plumbing Engineering Manager

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Draft and design plumbing and fire protection, piping and equipment for commercial developments including water systems, sanitary and storm systems, fire protection water systems, underground piping, sprays, and hydrants
• Support senior engineers/management in the design of plumbing systems and assist/lead projects.
• General design and production of plumbing, fire protection systems, fire and gas detection systems, fueling and process piping drawings from preliminary stages to final construction drawings
• Layout and size equipment, perform load calculations and investigate code requirements.
• Provide technical expertise during the design phase (schematic, design development) to coordinate spaces required for those systems.
• Coordinate between disciplines and produce working documents using AutoCAD and REVIT
• Communicate effectively with all parties involved in the design, coordination and construction process
• The successful candidate will serve as a member of multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects
• The candidate will perform Construction Administration duties (C.A.) during the course of project construction

  Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Texas PE with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in drafting and designing plumbing.
• Certified Plumbing Designer preferred but not required
• Strong AutoCAD and REVIT experience.
• Knowledgeable in the design of domestic water, drainage, compressed air, vacauum and natural gas systems
• Understanding of fire protection design, building and NFPA Codes, and capable of conducting sprinkler system hydraulic calculations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Work experience on a wide range of plumbing design projects is highly desirable. In addition to commercial experience, preferred experience will include compressed air systems, vacuum systems, lube systems, medical gases, gray water systems, and contaminated wastewater systems

 Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. 
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Apply online at: https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: F171

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  #LI-TH1