Mechanical Engineer to Fire Protection Designer in NYC

Urban Fire Control; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Fire Control in NYC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop shop drawings and floor plans for commercial kitchen projects, growing into fire suppression design. You'll produce floor plans and mechanical drawings from field sketches and measurements through filing-ready plans.

No fire suppression experience is required — training will be provided on NYC filing requirements. You'll join a collaborative team, work with drafters, expediters, installers, and outside engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience producing shop drawings is required.
• Strong floor plan and mechanical drafting skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or similar software a plus.
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes or DOB processes is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple projects.
• Must be based in the NYC area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shop drawings, floor plans, and mechanical drawings for commercial kitchen and hood projects.
• Turn field sketches and measurements into accurate, code-compliant plans.
• Join site visits to survey spaces and take measurements when needed.
• Revise drawings based on reviewer comments and resubmit for approval.
• Coordinate with drafters, expediters, installers, and outside engineers/architects.
• Learn fire suppression system design (NFPA 96, UL-300, wet chemical systems) and take on suppression drawings over time.

Skills

Hands-on shop drawings

Floor plan drafting

AutoCAD

Revit (or other software)

Attention to detail

Project management

NYC area base

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Urban Fire Control in NYC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop shop drawings and floor plans for commercial kitchen projects, growing into fire suppression design. You'll produce floor plans and mechanical drawings from field sketches and measurements through filing-ready plans.

No fire suppression experience is required — training will be provided on NYC filing requirements. You'll join a collaborative team, work with drafters, expediters, installers, and outside engineers, and