Airport Engineer- Plumbing & Fire Protection

The salary range for this position is $67,701-$112,907

General Description and Classification Standards

This staff position works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering and the Airport Engineering Manager and provides technical direction.

Supervision Received

Works independently as an M / P / FP team member with occasional technical input from supervisors. Major Work assignments are typically reviewed by other subject matter experts or a manager prior to final action.

Takes direction from supervisor when prioritization of multiple project deadlines arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs technical studies and generates preliminary design documents.
• Assists in preparing specifications and facility wide technical standards.
• Reviews construction documents for compliance with engineering principles, department standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
• Coordinates with Resident Engineers, and non-engineering staff
• Provides design guidance for construction and maintenance projects.
• Reviews shop drawings, submittals, consultant / tenant design documents, and planning reports.
• Interfaces with other P&D units, maintenance, management, tenants, outside consultants, construction contractors, and project stakeholders (departmental divisions, City bureaus, airlines, local jurisdictions, permitting agencies, etc).
• Develops skills for future advancement, maintains a professional and productive work atmosphere, promotes organization growth, and generates new ideas for improving services.

Decision Making

Decisions are of a technical nature which includes choosing the best alternative between several options based on technical criteria.

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.

Leadership Provided

Position provides technical direction to Associate and Aviation Engineers and advises staff Resident Engineers and Construction Managers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of Plumbing & Fire Protection engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles; knowledge of National mechanical and plumbing Codes, ASPE Practices, and the different National Fire Protection Association Codes;

knowledge of best M / P / FP construction practices.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable regulations, policies, procedures, standards, ordinances, and laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with consultants, subordinates, management, contractors, airline personnel, and concessionaires.
• Good organizational and technical skills.
• Proficiency with computers and appropriate software, especially word processing, spreadsheet, and design software.
• Working knowledge of basic REVIT & AutoCAD software, ability to review drawings and perform markups as required.
• Ability to think creatively and the ability to organize work for complex projects and to be a self-starter.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or a minimum of 2 years of related technical experience (co-op experience will be considered).

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15 years of progressively more responsible experience in a consulting firm specifically managing P & FP design with five of those years working on aviation projects.

Considered a plus if the Aviation Experience includes the design and specification of clean agent & misting FP systems (for data rooms & tunnels), Aircraft PC- Air & potable water systems and grease waste systems.

Knowledge of fuel distribution systems is also a plus.

Licensing Requirements

Certified in Plumbing Design by ASPE required. NFPA certification is a plus. Professional registration in Georgia as a PE is a plus.

Valid State Issued Driver’s License required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required

Physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job to include working outdoors.