Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Gannett Fleming/TranSystems New York City, NY Office is currently seeking an experienced Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to support plumbing  and fire protection design efforts for clients across various sectors including education, transit, transportation and industrial.  In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing plumbing systems; fluid distribution systems; fire protection systems; and coordinating with site utilities.  Experience required includes systems design and applications, economic evaluations, life-cycle cost analyses, energy and water conservation, equipment selection, specifications, bidding documents and construction administration. 

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Design of plumbing and fire protection systems for various projects including commercial buildings, labs, hospitals, maintenance buildings, educational buildings, manufacturing facilities, airports, research facilities.
• Type of system will include domestic cold and hot water, sanitary, wet and dry fire protection, dry agent, and specialty plumbing systems.
• Survey and study of building plumbing and fire protection equipment and systems
• Technical direction of plumbing and fire protection designers and technicians on specific projects
• Develop written project status reports 
• Project specification writing 
• Project management 
• Code interpretation and resolution with Authorities having Jurisdiction
• Proactive problem identification and resolution
• Coordination and verification of project deliverables
• Participate in meeting with prospective clients, as well as general client interaction
• Travel to project sites for project related activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 6 plus years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering consulting 
• PE preferred
• A thorough understanding of plumbing and fire protection building codes and construction standards
• Computer proficiency in applications within MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with Healthcare, Higher Education and industrial facilities preferred. Experience with transportation and maintenance facilities is a plus.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skill required
• LEED Accreditation a plus.
• Knowledge of Plumbing and Fire Protection engineering software a plus.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming

Location: New York, NY

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID:2025-11611

Salary Range: $120,000 - $$160,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location