Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) in Wall Township, NJ seeks a Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to lead design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse building projects. The role involves collaborating with architects, contractors, and other engineers, ensuring code-compliant, high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring extensive design experience, strong technical knowledge, and leadership to mentor junior staff and drive project success in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–10+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure preferred.
• Experience designing systems for commercial/institutional projects.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems for various buildings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and review drawings.
• Develop and size equipment, perform hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and design narratives.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project deliverables.
• Support BIM coordination and client meetings.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

BIM coordination

Revit proficiency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Wall Township, NJ, US French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing engineering team at our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineering professional to lead the design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.
Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for institutional, educational, industrial, commercial, and other building projects. Working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, this individual will provide technical expertise, oversee system design and coordination, and ensure that project deliverables meet applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of building projects, develop efficient and reliable plumbing and fire protection solutions, and support the continued growth of FPA’s engineering practice. The Senior Engineer will play an important role in technical design, construction coordination, and mentoring junior team members.

Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Expertise

FPA provides multidisciplinary engineering services for a wide range of building projects. Our professionals work collaboratively to develop coordinated, efficient, and reliable building systems that address each client’s operational needs and project goals.
The Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for the design and coordination of plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems from initial planning through construction documentation and project completion. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with other design disciplines while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and piping systems for a variety of building types, including commercial, institutional, educational, industrial, and healthcare facilities.
• Develop domestic and potable water, domestic hot water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, medical and specialty gas, pure water, and natural gas systems.
• Design fire protection systems, including system selection, service sizing, preliminary hydraulic calculations, piping and sprinkler head layouts, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and specialty fire protection systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, system layouts, and design coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant building systems.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, reports, narratives, surveys, and other technical documentation.
• Develop and coordinate design documents using Revit and other applicable engineering design tools, supporting Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.
• Review construction documents, architectural floor plans, specifications, equipment details, and related materials to identify design requirements and coordination needs.
• Apply knowledge of applicable building codes, plumbing codes, fire protection standards, and industry best practices to develop compliant design solutions.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and other engineering disciplines to integrate plumbing and fire protection systems into overall building designs.
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination discussions to gather design requirements, address technical questions, and ensure project objectives are met.
• Conduct site visits to survey existing buildings, identify plumbing and fire protection systems and components, and evaluate existing conditions.
• Review equipment submittals, respond to contractor requests for information, and assist in resolving construction-related design issues.
• Prepare site visit reports, document field observations, and provide recommendations regarding existing systems and proposed improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members, supporting professional development and quality design practices.
• Manage assigned tasks and project deliverables while balancing competing priorities, changing project requirements, and established deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, industry standards, and best practices in plumbing and fire protection engineering to support innovative and effective design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering, science, or technology field.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD), or the ability to obtain applicable licensure or certification. Professional licensure or certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial, institutional, educational, industrial, healthcare, or other building projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and the ability to design and coordinate building systems within a multidisciplinary BIM environment.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable building codes, plumbing codes, fire protection standards, and industry regulations.
• Experience performing engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, hydraulic calculations, and system layouts.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, architectural plans, specifications, equipment schedules, and related technical materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and engineering calculation tools.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, architects, and fellow engineers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to technical design challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary consulting environment.
• A collaborative, proactive, and positive approach to working with colleagues and clients.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring junior engineers is a plus.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Don't meet every qualification? At FPA, we recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences and perspectives. Your experience may be exactly what we need for this role or another opportunity within our growing team.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.
For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team.
At FPA, engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future engineering leadership roles.
Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm.
At FPA, you are not just designing building systems, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $114,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.