Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

STV•Denver, CO

10d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

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