Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

Job Title: Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description Seeking an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to lead new construction projects from concept through completion. This role involves designing building systems, coordinating with clients and project teams, and managing projects through all phases in a collaborative hybrid environment. Projects include multifamily, mixed-use, affordable housing, and retail developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing and fire protection design for new construction projects from kickoff through completion.

• Develop designs through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.

• Prepare and review construction documents for accuracy, code compliance, and constructability.

• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and documentation.

• Design and produce drawings using Revit and related design tools.

• Support team collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional client service.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Plumbing and/or Fire Protection Engineering.

• Experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for new construction projects.

• Proficiency in Revit.

• Experience leading projects through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

• Experience with multifamily, mixed-use, affordable housing, or retail projects preferred.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of MEP building systems coordination.

• Interest in mentoring and professional development.

• Commitment to high-quality client service and collaboration.

Work Environment Hybrid schedule with approximately two days in-office and three days remote. Join a collaborative engineering team working on diverse projects throughout the New York metropolitan and tri-state area, utilizing modern design tools including Revit and AutoCAD.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k 20 days PTO, Sick, Vacation 10 holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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