Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

STV Incorporated; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and delivery of systems for a diverse portfolio of projects. You will provide technical leadership through all design phases, coordinating with architects, engineers, and owners to develop sustainable, code-compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a PE license or Colorado reciprocity is highly desirable for candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in plumbing and fire protection design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• PE license or Colorado licensure desirable for lead designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of plumbing and fire protection projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and BIM staff on projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer to join our Buildings team. This position is responsible for leading the design and delivery of plumbing / fire protection systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, federal, transportation, and public-sector projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project development, from concept and schematic design through construction administration. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, developing innovative, code-compliant, and sustainable solutions in partnership with architects, engineers, owners, and project stakeholders. Experience 8+ years Core Tools AutoCAD, Revit Preferred Credentials PE, CPD, NICET, LEED AP

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of plumbing and fire protection engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Design and oversee building systems including domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, natural gas distribution, compressed air systems, fire standpipe systems, and wet, dry, pre-action, and special hazard fire suppression systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic analyses, system sizing, and code compliance reviews.
• Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field investigations, existing-condition assessments, and construction support activities.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for plumbing and fire protection disciplines on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and mentoring engineers, designers, drafters, and BIM staff on projects as needed.
• Support project managers with scheduling, budgeting, staffing, scope development, and resource planning activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, sustainability initiatives, and applicable codes and standards.

About STV Buildings

STV's Buildings Division provides integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and construction management services for public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the United States.

• Transportation facilities and transit terminals
• Maintenance and operations facilities
• Municipal and public works buildings
• Healthcare facilities
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Public safety, law enforcement, and correctional facilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license: Colorado licensure or ability to obtain through reciprocity is highly desirable for candidates leading design and supervising technical work.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in plumbing and fire protection design for commercial, institutional, industrial, municipal, transportation, educational, or government facilities.
• Demonstrated experience designing domestic water systems, sanitary and storm drainage systems, natural gas systems, compressed air distribution systems, fire suppression systems, and fire standpipe systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience performing hydraulic calculations and system modeling.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing, fire, mechanical, and building codes.
• Experience preparing specifications, technical reports, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Strong communication, organizational, coordination, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead project teams and effectively mentor junior technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• SCIF / Secure Facility design experience
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD): Preferred credential through ASPE for candidates with deep plumbing systems design experience.
• NICET certification: Preferred in water-based fire protection systems layout, inspection, testing, or related fire protection disciplines, depending on candidate background.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): Preferred for candidates supporting sustainable building design and energy-conscious project delivery.
• Experience supporting transportation, municipal, industrial, healthcare, education, state agency, or government facility projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating directly with owners, agencies, and stakeholders.

Compensation Range

$109,374.13 - $124,999.01

Benefits

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.