Sr Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer

AP Professionals has collaborated with a well established company in search of a Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer. This role is based in Buffalo, NY.

• Demonstrates professionalism with a strong commitment to the firm’s reputation and growth.
• Functions as a fully competent engineer across all standard aspects of assigned work.
• Plans and executes tasks requiring independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques and procedures.
• Collaborates with Principals, Associates, or Project Managers to finalize project scope and schedules, while aligning with identified priorities.
• Beyond standard project engineer/designer duties, applies advanced practices, analyzes and interprets data, identifies discrepancies, and manages projects through all phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews work, delegating tasks and managing schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepares reports, studies, and system analyses to support project goals.
• Works efficiently, exercises sound judgment, and makes informed decisions.
• Reviews and evaluates the suitability of substitute equipment.
• Oversees final adjustments of equipment and systems following installation.
• Communicates with clients directly, except in matters of high sensitivity or controversy.
• Represents the firm at meetings and addresses multi-trade concerns, following up as needed.
• May receive project support from other engineers and designers.
• Assesses staffing needs, assigns tasks, monitors progress, and keeps Project Managers updated on resources and project status.
• Provides mentorship and training to junior engineers and designers.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

• Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, or is an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) actively pursuing P.E. licensure (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent education.

• Minimum of eight years’ experience leading project design within the discipline, supplemented by advanced coursework, training programs, or management-focused seminars.