P/FP Designer

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.

We are seeking an ambitious Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer to join the team in our Washington, DC office located in Arlington, VA who thrives on challenges and wants to grow their career. Suitable candidates need to possess knowledge and experience in the design of plumbing & fire protection systems and be familiar with all phases of building design, including construction administration.

Regular responsibilities include:

• Perform surveys
• Layout and sizing of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Equipment layout and sizing
• Determine schedules and details required for the project
• Ensure flow of information between disciplines
• Assist in writing of reports and feasibility studies
• Review shop drawings with project engineer
• Field contractors' questions

The basic requirements for this position include:

• 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Capable of design of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Knowledge of all plumbing codes and NFPA standards
• Ability to clearly communicate with clients and team members and document daily activities as required
• General knowledge of applicable codes
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or AE Engineering preferred

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala's compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

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Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer's HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.