AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer
Agile’s Client, a multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong Building Engineering Division, is seeking a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in Albany, NY. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to lead plumbing and fire protection design across diverse building projects, mentor junior staff, and engage directly with clients. It’s a strong career step for an experienced engineer looking to transition into a leadership role while shaping sustainable, high-performance buildings. Ranked among the nation’s top MEP firms in 2026, the firm offers every employee a path to shareholder ownership and strong leadership training. Reach out to AGILE with your questions, and we’ll walk you through the opportunity confidentially.
- Location
- Albany, NY
- State
- New York
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $100,000 – $120,000
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years
- Discipline
- Mechanical Plumbing and Fire Protection
- Specialty
- Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection – Building Systems (Multidisciplinary Focus).
- Market
- Higher Education | Commercial | Rail and Transit
- Credential
- PE preferred
- Bonus
- Yes
- Position ID
- 1067
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise plumbing and fire protection staff to develop design concepts, construction documents, and engineering reports.
- Provide leadership for multi-discipline projects including plumbing, process piping, and fire protection system design.
- Review and ensure compliance with codes for plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Perform hydraulic calculations using industry software tools.
- Lead technical discussions with clients, analyzing design options and cost-benefit comparisons to support decision-making.
- Direct project teams to achieve goals and maintain quality deliverables.
- Manage financial performance and schedules of assigned projects.
- Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship management.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm (preferred).
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in NY preferred.
- Strong technical expertise in plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and deliver quality work under deadlines.
Why Consider?
AGILE is reviewing candidates for this role. If you’re a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer looking for a position where your expertise will be recognized and your leadership will directly shape impactful projects, we welcome your application this year.
A strong next move does not have to wait until next year.
Available now.
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