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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

Agile’s Client, a full-service engineering firm with a strong Building Engineering Division, is interviewing for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in Albany, NY. This role offers the chance to lead plumbing and fire protection design for complex projects across healthcare, higher education, laboratories, and commercial sectors. It’s an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where you’ll guide teams, engage directly with clients, and grow into broader office leadership.

Location
Albany, NY
State
New York
Workplace
Hybrid
Salary
$90,000 – $120,000
Experience
Minimum 10 years
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Specialty
Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection – Building Systems Design.
Market
Healthcare | Higher Education | Education | Commercial
Credential
PE preferred
Bonus
Yes
Position ID
1066

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise plumbing and fire protection engineering staff to develop design concepts, strategies, construction documents, and engineering reports.
  • Provide technical leadership for plumbing, process piping, and fire protection system design.
  • Perform and review code compliance for plumbing and fire protection systems.
  • Complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry-standard software.
  • Lead field work, design development, and construction administration services.
  • Work across multi-discipline teams on both new construction and renovation projects.
  • Manage project financial performance, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Prepare proposals and contribute to business development activities.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers, helping develop the next generation of design professionals.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in NY preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm.
  • Proven experience in plumbing and fire protection system design.
  • Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver quality under deadlines.

Why Consider?

AGILE is meeting with qualified professionals for this opportunity. If you’re a motivated Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer ready to step into your next growth role, we invite you to connect this year.

If you have been waiting for the right opening, this is still a good time to explore.

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