Mechanical Engineer

Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer

New York, NY | Full Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

A well-established MEP and fire protection consulting firm in Manhattan is growing and looking for a Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer to join its team. The firm has hired steadily this year, has very low turnover, and runs a busy, fast-moving practice with a steady flow of projects across New York City. If you're a strong, efficient designer who likes seeing a lot of work move across your desk, this is a great place to build your career.

What You'll Do

Design sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems for commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings in NYC

Design domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas piping systems

Perform hydraulic calculations and size fire protection and plumbing systems

Produce clear, accurate construction drawings in Revit and AutoCAD

Make sure designs meet NFPA standards, the NYC Building Code, NYC Plumbing Code, and FDNY requirements

Coordinate with the mechanical and electrical teams on multiple projects at once

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, or a related engineering field

4 to 5+ years of fire protection and/or plumbing design experience with an MEP consulting firm

Solid working knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, and 20

Hands-on experience with Revit and AutoCAD

Familiarity with hydraulic calculation software

Someone who works quickly and accurately, can handle several projects at once, and takes pride in turning out quality drawings

Nice to Have

EIT, FE, or NICET certification

Experience with NYC DOB and FDNY filings

Why This Role

Join a growing team with a steady pipeline of NYC projects

A results-driven culture where strong, efficient work is recognized

Low turnover and a firm that invests in its people for the long term

On-site to start, with hybrid flexibility available after your first few months

Competitive salary, with flexibility based on experience and skill set