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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

Agile’s Client, a Top MEP engineering firm, is interviewing for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in Rochester, NY. This role provides the chance to lead plumbing and fire protection system design, supervise and mentor design teams, and represent the firm in client-facing meetings. It’s a great step for engineers ready to expand into senior leadership.

Location
Rochester, NY
State
New York
Workplace
On-Site
Salary
$88,000 – $122,000
Experience
Minimum 8 years
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Specialty
Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection – Building Systems – Project Leadership.
Credential
PE preferred
Bonus
Yes
Position ID
1069

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead plumbing and fire protection engineering projects through program, schematic, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction phases.
  • Apply advanced practices and techniques, evaluate data, and resolve discrepancies to ensure project quality.
  • Collaborate with Principals, Associates, and Project Managers to finalize project scope, schedules, and priorities.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and review work of engineers and designers; assign and schedule tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare technical reports, studies, and system analyses.
  • Evaluate substitute equipment and review final system adjustments after installation.
  • Represent the firm in client meetings, coordinating across trades as needed.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers and designers to strengthen technical capacity.
  • Contribute to refining design standards, efficiency, and project outcomes.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; E.I.T. considered if actively working toward licensure.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in plumbing/fire protection project design.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and coordinate engineering teams.

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 inquiry.

There is still time this year to improve the fit between your work and your priorities.

Available now.

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