Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing & Fire Protection

Synerfac Technical Staffing is hiring a Mechanical Engineer with plumbing and fire protection focus for a consulting environment in Wyomissing, PA. This hybrid role supports the design and technical delivery of building systems for commercial and industrial facilities, combining engineering calculations, drafting deliverables, and Revit or AutoCAD modeling while working across disciplines.

You will help shape plumbing and fire protection designs from early sizing through construction documentation, including code-aligned work that may involve NFPA requirements and field verification of existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Complete engineering calculations, including system sizing and equipment selection.
• Design domestic water, sanitary waste, venting, storm drainage, and natural gas systems.
• Develop sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and other fire protection system designs.
• Create construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and other engineering documentation.
• Use Revit and AutoCAD to support engineering designs and documentation.
• Apply relevant building, plumbing, fire protection, and NFPA codes to engineering work.
• Conduct field surveys and evaluate existing facility systems.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and project managers.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings, and respond to RFIs.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical recommendations.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience in building systems, facilities engineering, or MEP/FP consulting.
• Experience designing plumbing and/or fire protection systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of applicable building and plumbing codes, including IBC and IPC.
• Experience applying NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and other relevant fire protection standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Technologies

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• NFPA 13
• NFPA 14
• IBC
• IPC

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year.
• Hybrid work schedule with two remote days per week.
• Excellent work-life balance and flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Additional deferred compensation opportunities.
• Paid overtime.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience performing fire protection hydraulic calculations.
• Familiarity with FM Global standards.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, or higher education projects.

Location: Wyomissing, PA (hybrid)