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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Senior Project Engineer – Plumbing/Fire Protection

AGILE’s Client is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Plumbing/Fire Protection for its Madison, NJ office, designing domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and clean agent suppression systems across small and large-scale projects.

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?

If your current role no longer fits, there is still time this year to explore what does.

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