Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

Actalent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO 20 days

Sick leave

Vacation 10 holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in New York, NY is seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead and design plumbing and fire protection systems for new buildings. The role collaborates with a production team while handling a portion of the work independently.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (two days in the office, three remote) and exposure to a diverse range of projects across the five boroughs. Strong autonomy and client interaction opportunities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection experience.
• Proficient in REVIT.
• Experience with new construction projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Design new buildings from start to finish.
• Lead projects independently from kickoff through completion.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings and define overall building systems.
• Request, review, and manage required documentation.
• Work through all project phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration, including site visits.
• Collaborate with a larger production team, owning a portion of the work.
• Balance design responsibilities with junior- to mid-level production work.

Skills

5+ years plumbing & fire protection

REVIT

new construction projects

strong communication

independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Now Hiring for a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer, in NYC!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer with over five years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead projects from initiation to completion, specifically focusing on the design of new buildings. This role involves collaborating with a production team while managing a portion of the work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design new buildings from start to finish.
• Lead projects independently from kickoff through completion.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings and define overall building systems.
• Request, review, and manage required documentation.
• Work through all project phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration, including site visits.
• Collaborate with a larger production team, owning a portion of the work.
• Balance design responsibilities with junior- to mid-level production work.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection experience.
• Proficient in REVIT.
• Experience with new construction projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in multifamily/mixed-use, affordable housing, and retail projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Mechanical and MEP engineering skills.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and three days working from home. Office hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM. The team size is 8 people within a larger office of over 40 members. The role provides extensive exposure to projects and clients within the five boroughs and the tri-state area, offering opportunities for mentorship and development in customer service.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 401k
• 20 days PTO
• Sick
• Vacation 10 holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.