Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

CMTA, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible vacation and company holidays

Reimbursement of business travel expenses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Richmond, VA is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design, working closely with engineers on energy-efficient projects. Responsibilities include designing systems, producing detailed layouts, and collaborating with clients and contractors. This is a full-time onsite position offering opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design.
• Knowledge of relevant codes including ICC and NFPA standards.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings.
• Produce fire protection/sprinkler system layouts.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, and architects.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

AutoCAD proficiency

REVIT proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

5+ years of experience in plumbing and/or fire protection design

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

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CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data‑driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

Position Overview

CMTA is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer with at least 5 years of experience in plumbing design and fire protection design. This person will work closely with our Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineers on energy‑efficient projects for various clients. Our ideal candidate should be a self‑motivated individual with a technical background who thrives on resolving challenges, assisting clients, and leading all phases of the project. This position entails providing workable solutions designing plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings from the design phase through the construction administration phase as needed. This is an onsite position located in our Richmond, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Plumbing design of piping and equipment selection for plumbing, pressurized gasses and fire protection systems for building design
• Produce detailed layout and equipment details of fire protection/sprinkler systems including fire pumps, mains, standpipes, flow controls and sprinkler head layout
• Produce life safety, fire alarm, and fire suppression plans along with the required calculations, specifications, and project narratives for federal projects
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Generating electronic responses to questions and reviews
• Attending meetings with owners, clients, and architects as needed
• Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings to determine conformance with contract documents and applicable codes
• Evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and calculations to perform equipment research, piping layout, and pipe sizing
• Conferring with other engineers and personnel to implement operating procedures; resolve system deficiencies, and provide technical information
• Specifying system components or directing modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance

Desired Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in plumbing and/or fire protection design
• Knowledge of building life safety, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes including ICC Standards, NFPA Codes and Standards, FM Global, and Federal Standards (UFC, GSA, VA)
• Excellent communication skills
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency
• Ability to travel for field work at client sites
• Knowledge or familiarity with performance‑based design requirements for life safety and fire protection systems

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non‑merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Construction