Senior Plumbing & Fire Engineer

Thomas Young Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in New York City seeks a senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to lead design for commercial and institutional projects. You will collaborate with architects, contractors, and engineers to ensure code-compliant, efficient systems and will oversee documents, specs, and estimates.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage timelines and budgets, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining high quality across prestigious NYC projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering for commercial/institutional projects.
• Strong expertise in code compliance, system design and project management.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience guiding cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and ensure design quality and accuracy.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering for plumbing and fire protection systems on commercial/institutional projects.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and engineers to ensure code-compliant designs.
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, specs, and cost estimates.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for successful delivery.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and design teams.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

Project management

Code compliance

Leadership

Client communication

Mentorship

Construction documents

Job description

Join a top engineering firm in New York City known for delivering innovative and sustainable plumbing and fire protection solutions. Specializing in commercial and institutional projects, the firm fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where your expertise drives quality results. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to projects that prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and compliance.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the design and engineering for plumbing and fire protection systems on commercial and institutional projects

Work closely with architects, contractors, and other engineers to ensure designs are executed efficiently and to code

Oversee the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of projects

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and design teams

What we're looking for:

10+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering, with a strong focus on commercial and institutional projects

Expertise in code compliance, system design, and project management

Strong leadership skills and experience working with cross-functional teams

Excellent communication skills with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers, ensuring quality and accuracy in designs

Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

More reasons to apply:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunities to work on prestigious projects across New York City