Plumbing/Fire Protection

About the role

We are seeking a mid-level Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer to join our Buildings division. This position involves preparing Plumbing and Fire Protection design documents and assisting a Senior Engineer with related calculations, cost estimates, reports, and specifications for building-focused projects. Additional responsibilities include conducting field surveys, participating in client meetings, and making recommendations based on client needs.

This role is located in STV’s Douglassville office (preferred) or Philadelphia office. Our Buildings Division provides design services to both public agencies and private corporations, with current projects spanning public transit terminals, transportation maintenance facilities, municipal buildings, light commercial/retail, correctional facilities, manufacturing, law enforcement, public health, K-12, and higher education buildings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Plumbing and Fire Protection design documents.
• Assist a Senior Engineer with calculations, cost estimates, reports, and specifications.
• Conduct field surveys and participate in client meetings to discuss project matters.
• Make recommendations based on client needs.
• Design systems for a wide variety of facilities, including industrial, commercial, educational, institutional, and governmental projects.
• Work with systems such as Sanitary, Storm, Domestic Water, Natural Gas, compressed air, Wet/Dry/Pre-action Sprinkler systems, and Fire Standpipe systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in plumbing and fire protection design.
• Degree or certification in mechanical, plumbing, and/or fire protection engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculations, specification writing, applicable building codes, and cost estimating.
• Experience with Microstation and Bentley 3D is a plus.
• Good planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Focused experience with industrial projects, state agency projects, and/or local municipal projects is a plus. LEED AP, CPD, or NICET certifications are also advantageous.

Pay

Compensation range: $99,431.03 – $113,635.46.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking where applicable).
• Disability insurance, life insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with retirement counseling.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days).
• Paid Holidays (9 days).
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year).
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours).
• Continuing Education Program.
• Professional licensure and society memberships support.