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PlumbingFire Protection Project Engineer


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 96000 - 125000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the worlds challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide our mission is to bring our clients ideas to life and in the process lay the groundwork for a better more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering with interests in forensic investigation litigation support proximate cause analysis and design. Curiosity engineering excellence and solid writing skills are for this position. A strong technical background in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems is preferred. Forensic experience is a plus.

You will have the opportunity to lead investigations in the built environment industrial facilities institutional facilities and high-tech applications. You will be supported in this role by a diverse team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management.

Our investigations always vary but will include failure cause and origin analysis risk loss insurance and claims response litigation/expert witness services and active solution support. The successful candidate will be required to both mentor and manage junior level staff coordinate with other project managers and be an integral part of our team while developing and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Be curious and provide the highest quality work product at all times.
  • Manage and mentor team members.
  • Conduct on-site investigations in response to critical incidents ensuring accurate and comprehensive field assessments.
  • Perform failure analysis document review and research.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely execution.
  • Prepare well written technically accurate reports for a variety of clients
  • Interface directly with clients during projects. Building strong client relationships and driving business development is encouraged.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer License preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
  • Strong verbal and analytical skills
  • Proficient in both manual and software-assisted calculations
  • Experience with AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam. Experience with Revit a plus.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$96000-$ range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same pay rates may vary from the range as permitted byNew YorkEqual Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors including operational needs individual education qualifications and experience work location and comparison to employee already in the role as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employees pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status benefits may include:

  • Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D Disability and other voluntary benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare

  • Paid Time Off Family Leave for New Parents Volunteer Time

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Commuter Transit (where available)

  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments

  • Fitness Reimbursement

  • And other various wellness diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age ancestry color gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition mental or physical disability national origin protected family care or medical leave status race religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof) sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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