Fire Protection Engineer (White Plains)

Title: Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Engineer

Location: Westchester County, NY

Salary: $80,000–$100,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) profit-sharing plan with company match, summer hours, and growth opportunities.

Work Schedule: Full-time, in-office with Mondays remote

Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Overview:

Client company is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Engineer with 3–5 years of U.S. consulting experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial, multifamily residential, hospitality, and institutional facilities, primarily in New York City and the Tri-State Area.

Responsibilities include field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, equipment selection, system design, and construction administration. The ideal candidate will be organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and able to communicate effectively and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations and evaluate existing building systems.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations, select equipment, and design plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Work on commercial, multifamily residential, hospitality, healthcare, laboratory, and institutional projects.
• Participate in construction administration activities.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines and trades.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and entry-level staff.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; New York certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant U.S. consulting experience in plumbing and fire protection system design.
• Experience with commercial, healthcare, laboratory, residential, and hospitality projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and trade coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to mentor entry-level staff.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• CPD certification and/or LEED accreditation is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.