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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to lead design on new construction projects in the New York metropolitan area. You will coordinate with clients and project teams, develop designs through SD-DD-CD-CA, and manage documentation in a hybrid in-office/remote environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plumbing/fire protection, strong Revit skills, and experience with multifamily, mixed-use, or retail developments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Plumbing and/or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for new construction projects.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience leading projects through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with multifamily, mixed-use, affordable housing, or retail projects preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• MEP building systems coordination knowledge.
• Interest in mentoring and professional development.
• Commitment to high-quality client service and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing and fire protection design for new construction projects from kickoff through completion.
• Develop designs through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.
• Prepare and review construction documents for accuracy, code compliance, and constructability.
• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and documentation.
• Design and produce drawings using Revit and related design tools.
• Support team collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional client service.

Skills

Revit

Project leadership

Client communication

Independent work

Housing experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MEP coordination

Job description

Job Title: Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to lead new construction projects from concept through completion. This role involves designing building systems, coordinating with clients and project teams, and managing projects through all phases in a collaborative hybrid environment. Projects include multifamily, mixed-use, affordable housing, and retail developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing and fire protection design for new construction projects from kickoff through completion.
• Develop designs through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.
• Prepare and review construction documents for accuracy, code compliance, and constructability.
• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and documentation.
• Design and produce drawings using Revit and related design tools.
• Support team collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional client service.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Plumbing and/or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for new construction projects.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience leading projects through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with multifamily, mixed-use, affordable housing, or retail projects preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of MEP building systems coordination.
• Interest in mentoring and professional development.
• Commitment to high-quality client service and collaboration.

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule with approximately two days in-office and three days remote. Join a collaborative engineering team working on diverse projects throughout the New York metropolitan and tri-state area, utilizing modern design tools including Revit and AutoCAD.

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 Sep 30, 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:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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