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Job Title: Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer
Job Description
This role offers a unique opportunity to transition from a contributor to a leader, emphasizing leadership, technical mastery, and mentorship within the plumbing and fire protection discipline.
Responsibilities
- Own the plumbing and fire protection design scope on projects.
- Guide junior staff with precision and intention.
- Navigate complexity and contribute to coordination with a leadership presence.
- Bring foresight to meetings, discipline to documentation, and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Produce redlines that teach and systems that solve.
- Design independently and communicate clearly.
- Reinforce quality across all phases of the project.
- Lead internal and external coordination across all phases of delivery.
- Manage client communication throughout the project.
- Oversee quality assurance of technical documentation and drawing sets.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering.
- 4 years of progressive plumbing and fire protection design experience.
- Strong command of AutoCAD.
- Expertise in system sizing, flow, and pressure calculations.
- Experience across diverse building types and occupancies.
- Ability to identify and solve design challenges with sound engineering judgment.
- Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
- Deep understanding of relevant codes, standards, and real-world applications.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Revit proficiency.
- EIT or PE certification.
- Strong organizational skills and time management.
- Professional communication skills.
Work Environment
Located in New York, NY, the office includes amenities such as a game room and gym.
The role offers a hybrid schedule with 1-2 days of work from home. Typical hours are 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm.
The company fosters a culture of belonging and longevity, with an average tenure of over 12 years.
Opportunities for continuous learning and development are available through MGE University, along with comprehensive benefits and perks.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $48 - $60