SENIOR PLUMBING/FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

US-MA-Boston
Job ID: 2025-3168
Type: Regular Full-Time

of Openings: 1

Category: MEP
The LiRo Group Boston MA
Overview
We have an immediate need for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in Boston, MA.
Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation’s top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.
Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Metro Park, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of plumbing and fire protection systems from concept through design for commercial, industrial, municipal and healthcare facilities.
• Perform load calculations and system sizing using industry-standard software.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and riser diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and field surveys to support design and construction phases including review of RFIs, shop drawings etc.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of projects to ensure high standards of quality are maintained.
• Interface with clients, attend project meetings, and present technical solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) or Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in progress and attainable within 12 months.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in plumbing and fire protection system design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE, IBC).
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and project management skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• LEED Accreditation or experience with sustainable design.
• Self-motivated and the ability to multitask to meet specific project deadlines.

We are committed to your success, and we invest in your growth and development to unlock your full potential.

• Competitive Total Compensation Package
• Employee- Only Stock Purchase Plan
• Mentoring programs
• Continuing Education Program
• Employee referral bonus
• Volunteer/Industry association opportunities

• Lead the design and development of plumbing and fire protection systems from concept through design for commercial, industrial, municipal and healthcare facilities.
• Perform load calculations and system sizing using industry-standard software.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and riser diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and field surveys to support design and construction phases including review of RFIs, shop drawings etc.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of projects to ensure high standards of quality are maintained.
• Interface with clients, attend project meetings, and present technical solutions