AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED OCTOBER 17, 2026
Project Engineer – Plumbing/Fire Protection
AGILE’s Client is a 60+ year tri-state architecture and engineering firm with 130+ professionals and more than $250 million in construction each year. Design plumbing and fire protection systems in Madison, NJ. You’ll handle domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, pumping, natural gas and clean-agent suppression design, prepare performance specifications, and consult on due diligence for commercial and institutional clients.
- Location
- Madison, NJ
- State
- New Jersey
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $105,000 – $125,000
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Discipline
- Mechanical Plumbing and Fire Protection
- Specialty
- Plumbing & Fire Protection Design – Domestic Water, Sanitary, Storm Drainage & Clean Agent Suppression.
- Market
- Commercial | Institutional
- Credential
- PE preferred
- Bonus
- Yes
- Position ID
- 1172
Key Responsibilities
- Design plumbing and fire protection systems, including domestic water, sanitary drainage & vent, storm drainage, pumping, natural gas distribution, and clean agent suppression systems
- Perform system selections, prepare preliminary designs, and develop performance specifications
- Consult on due diligence reviews, sustainability analyses, and feasibility studies
- Incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and Revit
- Execute design calculations to meet state/local code requirements; produce documentation aligned with client/project standards
- Represent the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and team members
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers/designers
- Support delivery of both small and large-scale projects independently with minimal supervision
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (PE license highly preferred)
- Minimum 4+ years plumbing/fire protection design experience; project management experience desirable
- Strong knowledge of building codes, drafting standards, and plumbing/fire protection standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
- Understanding of construction processes and ability to interpret construction drawings
- Working knowledge of diverse plumbing system applications
- Strong communication and coordination skills with multi-disciplinary teams
Why Consider?
Full-scope P&FP design, including clean-agent suppression and pumping systems.
A steady pipeline of school, campus, senior living and public work.
In-house architects and engineers for close, day-to-day coordination.
Growth toward senior technical and project leadership.
Comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k), health insurance, PTO, life and disability insurance, and EIT and PE licensure support.
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