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Bala Consulting Engineers

Department Manager - Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering

Bala Consulting Engineers, New York, NY, United States



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.

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

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.

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 (7) 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

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Accepting resumes from candidates only. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer's HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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