Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer

RFS Engineering is now a Salas O'Brien Company 

Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: The Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer leads the design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for complex building projects. This role provides technical leadership, ensures code-compliant and constructible designs, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep consulting engineering experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality and safety in building systems design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems across all project phases
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to plumbing and fire protection design staff
• Design and coordinate plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping systems
• Design and coordinate fire protection systems, including sprinkler and standpipe systems
• Perform and review fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry-standard software
• Develop construction documents using Autodesk Revit and ensure coordination with other building systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and national building, plumbing, and fire codes
• Collaborate with architects, owners, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to resolve technical and code-related issues
• Participate in site visits, construction administration, and field coordination as needed
• Support project planning, scheduling, and technical decision-making

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting engineering with demonstrated plumbing and fire protection system design expertise
• Proven leadership experience managing and guiding design teams
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit required
• Experience with fire protection hydraulic calculation software required
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and national plumbing and fire protection codes
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or ability to obtain preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort in client-facing environments

 Location: Boston, MA, Laconia, NH and Portland, ME  

Travel: Up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000-$140,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

 Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.