Future-Ready Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Intern

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a motivated Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our Buildings & Facilities team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to planning, design, and documentation of plumbing and fire protection systems across various building types, ideal for Mechanical Engineering students.

You will assist with system layouts, basic calculations, equipment selection, and construction documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, building systems, or fire protection engineering preferred.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection design.
• Interest in sustainable design principles (LEED familiarity a plus).
• Long-term interest in pursuing certifications such as CPD or NICET.
• Foundational understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of plumbing and fire protection system designs.
• Support calculations for domestic water, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
• Assist with sprinkler system hydraulic calculations under supervision.
• Help develop technical reports, equipment schedules, and specifications.
• Support survey and documentation of existing plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to produce drawings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct basic research on applicable NFPA standards and building codes.
• Participate in internal design meetings and coordination sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

STV Incorporated is seeking a motivated Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our Buildings & Facilities team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to planning, design, and documentation of plumbing and fire protection systems across various building types, ideal for Mechanical Engineering students.

You will assist with system layouts, basic calculations, equipment selection, and construction documentation.