PlumbingFire Protection Engineer

STV is seeking an experienced Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer to join our Buildings team. This position is responsible for leading the design and delivery of plumbing / fire protection systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial institutional healthcare higher education federal transportation and public-sector projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project development from concept and schematic design through construction administration.

The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects developing innovative code-compliant and sustainable solutions in partnership with architects engineers owners and project stakeholders.

Experience 8 years

Core Tools AutoCAD Revit Preferred Credentials PE CPD NICET LEED AP

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning design and execution of plumbing and fire protection engineering projects from concept through construction.

Design and oversee building systems including domestic water sanitary and storm drainage natural gas distribution compressed air systems fire standpipe systems and wet dry pre-action and special hazard fire suppression systems.

Perform engineering calculations hydraulic analyses system sizing and code compliance reviews.

Prepare construction documents technical specifications engineering reports and cost estimates.

Conduct field investigations existing-condition assessments and construction support activities.

Serve as the primary technical resource for plumbing and fire protection disciplines on assigned projects.

Coordinate with architects structural engineers mechanical and electrical engineers and other project stakeholders.

Participate in client meetings presentations and business development initiatives.

Provide technical oversight quality assurance and mentoring engineers designers drafters and BIM staff on projects as needed.

Support project managers with scheduling budgeting staffing scope development and resource planning activities.

Stay current with industry trends technologies sustainability initiatives and applicable codes and standards.

About STV Buildings:

STVs Buildings Division provides integrated architecture engineering planning and construction management services for public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the United States.

Transportation facilities and transit terminals

Maintenance and operations facilities

Municipal and public works buildings

Healthcare facilities

Commercial and mixed-use developments

Industrial and manufacturing facilities

Public safety law enforcement and correctional facilities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Professional Engineer (PE) license: Colorado licensure or ability to obtain through reciprocity is highly desirable for candidates leading design and supervising technical work.

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in plumbing and fire protection design for commercial institutional industrial municipal transportation educational or government facilities.

Demonstrated experience designing domestic water systems sanitary and storm drainage systems natural gas systems compressed air distribution systems fire suppression systems and fire standpipe systems.

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.

Experience performing hydraulic calculations and system modeling.

Knowledge of applicable plumbing fire mechanical and building codes.

Experience preparing specifications technical reports construction documents and cost estimates.

Strong communication organizational coordination and client-facing skills.

Ability to lead project teams and effectively mentor junior technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

SCIF / Secure Facility design experience

Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD): Preferred credential through ASPE for candidates with deep plumbing systems design experience.

NICET certification: Preferred in water-based fire protection systems layout inspection testing or related fire protection disciplines depending on candidate background.

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): Preferred for candidates supporting sustainable building design and energy-conscious project delivery.

Experience supporting transportation municipal industrial healthcare education state agency or government facility projects.

Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating directly with owners agencies and stakeholders.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Back-Up Dependent Care Parental Leave Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.