Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer

Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer

Company Name: MG Engineering


Location: New York, NY


Project Focus: High-End Commercial Interiors, Luxury Hospitality, and Multi-Family Residential


Work Setting: In-Office (Professional Engineering Studio)


Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 + Performance Bonus


Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you a technical visionary ready to command the life-safety and fluid systems of New York's most complex skylines? We are seeking a Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer to serve as a cornerstone of our MEP division. In this high-impact role, you will transcend traditional production to become a strategic project leader, architecting sophisticated trade-specific schematics and steering a talented design team from initial survey through final construction administration.

Joining the firm means aligning yourself with a legacy of engineering excellence in the heart of Manhattan. This isn't just a design role; it is a leadership mission where you will act as a "Job Captain," mentoring the next generation of engineers and serving as the primary technical liaison for prestigious stakeholders. Here, your expertise in fire suppression and hydraulic systems isn't just a utility-it is a critical contribution to the safety and sustainability of the modern built environment.

Core Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design of complex plumbing and fire protection systems, ensuring functional mastery and technical integrity across all project phases.
• Team Command: Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of design professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous technical growth.
• Technical Stewardship: Perform independent, advanced engineering calculations, troubleshoot existing systems, and generate comprehensive specifications that exceed industry standards.
• Stakeholder Integration: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into actionable design solutions through superior communication.
• Project Oversight: Serve as the "Job Captain," managing strict timelines and multi-project workflows while maintaining composure and precision in a high-pressure environment.
• Construction Administration: Lead the field observation process, oversee shop drawing reviews, and prepare authoritative reports to ensure design intent is realized on-site.
• BIM & CAD Strategy: Utilize advanced AutoCAD and Revit workflows to develop professional templates, complex geometries, and streamlined drafting tasks that set the firm's standard for quality.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in a Designer capacity, including at least 2 years in a Senior or Lead Role within a professional engineering consultancy.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing engineering teams and overseeing projects of varying scale and complexity for at least 2 years.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of Revit and AutoCAD, with the ability to manage multi-scale views, global entity editing, and custom linetype creation.
• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of NYC building codes, NFPA standards, and advanced plumbing/fire protection design principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Advanced Competency: Demonstrated ability to educate Level 2 engineers and develop internal company design standards.
• Project Management: Repeated success in navigating the full project lifecycle with minimal oversight.

About MG Engineering

MG Engineering is a premier full-service MEP firm based in New York City, renowned for its commitment to technical innovation and design excellence. With a diverse portfolio spanning the city's most iconic hospitality and commercial developments, the firm prides itself on a culture of professional rigor, mentorship, and a steadfast dedication to delivering high-performance building systems.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of MG Engineering. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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