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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer

AGILE’s Client is a nationally recognized ENR Top 500 Design Firm and multi-year Best Places to Work honoree. They deliver innovative MEP/FP solutions for commercial, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, mixed-use, and mission-critical projects. They are seeking a Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer (or Engineer) to take charge of complex design initiatives, lead technical teams, and ensure best-in-class delivery from concept through construction.

Location
NYC, NY
State
New York
Workplace
On-Site
Salary
$135,000 – $170,000
Experience
6+ years
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Specialty
Plumbing & Fire Protection – Lead Designer – Building Systems Design Leadership.
Market
Mission Critical | Healthcare | Higher Education | Education | Commercial | Life Sciences
Credential
PE mentioned
Bonus
Yes
Position ID
1103

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems (domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, clean-agent, specialty suppression).
  • Supervise and mentor project teams, delegating tasks and reviewing work for technical accuracy and code compliance.
  • Perform load calculations, sizing, and system layouts; prepare schematics, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Coordinate with architects, mechanical/electrical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless system integration.
  • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct field surveys, and oversee construction administration.
  • Serve as client-facing lead in meetings, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and high-quality standards.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (PE license strongly preferred).
  • 6+ years of progressive plumbing and fire protection design experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
  • Advanced knowledge of NFPA, NYC Building Codes, and applicable plumbing/fire protection standards.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; ability to manage BIM workflows.
  • Proven ability to lead project teams, mentor junior designers, and manage multiple complex assignments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished client-facing presence.

Why Consider?

There is still time to finish the year moving toward work that fits you better.

Available now.

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