Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV • New York, NY

3d • $54,810 - $62,284

About The Position

STV is seeking a motivated Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join its Buildings & Facilities team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to planning, designing, and documenting plumbing and fire protection systems across commercial, industrial, municipal, educational, laboratory, residential, institutional, and governmental facilities. The intern will support engineers and designers with system layouts, basic calculations, equipment selection, and construction documentation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, building systems, or fire protection engineering.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection design.
• Interest in sustainable design principles; LEED familiarity is a plus.
• Long-term interest in pursuing certifications such as CPD or NICET.
• Foundational understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards and building codes; academic exposure is acceptable.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic principles and system sizing concepts.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit is preferred.
• Exposure to MicroStation or Bentley 3D.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing plumbing and fire protection system designs.
• Support calculations for domestic water, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
• Assist with sprinkler system hydraulic calculations under supervision.
• Help develop technical reports, equipment schedules, and specifications.
• Support surveys and documentation of existing plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Use AutoCAD and/or Revit to produce drawings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct basic research on applicable NFPA standards and building codes.
• Participate in internal design meetings and coordination sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern