Department Manager - Plumbing​/Fire Protection Engineering - NY

Department Manager - Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering - NY

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 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.

$125,000 – $150,000 per year

• 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of sustainable certification programs.
• Strong software skills including Revit.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance.
• Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience and eight 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.

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.

Director

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