Department Manager - Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering
Job Description
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered 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 experienced Engineer with strong leadership capability and managerial skills to lead our New York Plumbing & Fire Protection Department and to support the function enterprise-wide.
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.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day of remote work
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.
- Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
- Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
- Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
- Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
- Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership responsibilities
Job Requirements
The basic requirements for this position include:
- 10 plus years’ experience in plumbing /fire protection design
- Team supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree -mechanical engineering required; PE license preferred
- Solid technical writing skills
- Extensive knowledge of Plumbing codes and NFPA Standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment able to work individually or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
- Strong software skills including Revit
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.
