Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Continuing Education Program

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

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

This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline who are interested in building systems design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving within the built environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Coursework in building systems, fluid mechanics, or fire protection preferred.
• Prior internship or co-op in mechanical/plumbing/fire protection design is a plus.

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 NFPA standards and building codes.
• Participate in internal design meetings and coordination sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

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

This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline who are interested in building systems design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving within the built environment.