• Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer

    Actalent (New York, NY)


    Job Title: Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer

    Job Description

    This position offers an exciting opportunity to transition from a contributor to a leader, emphasizing leadership, technical mastery, and mentorship within the plumbing and fire protection discipline. You will not only design but also mentor, coordinate, and elevate the team.

    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 leadership presence.

    + Bring foresight to meetings, discipline to documentation, and mentorship to junior engineers.

    + Produce redlines that teach and systems that solve.

    + Design independently, communicate clearly, and reinforce quality across all phases of the project.

    + Lead internal and external coordination across all phases of delivery.

    + Manage client communication throughout the project.

    + Own 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 and proficiency 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

     

    + Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

    + EIT or PE certification.

    + Strong organization skills and time management.

    + Professional communication skills.

    Work Environment

    A hybrid schedule is offered with 1-2 days of work from home.

     

    Office hours are from 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm.

     

    The work environment fosters a culture of belonging and longevity, with an average tenure of over 12 years.

     

    Employees benefit from the MGE University Learning & Development program and customized career paths supported by continuous training.

     

    The company offers comprehensive benefits and perks, and is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NYC for two consecutive years.

     

    The firm is growing and acquiring companies across the east coast, promoting a diverse work environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The 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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.