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Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer - A/E Firm

ilocatumCambridge, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an excellent opportunity to lead significant projects and mentor junior engineers within a reputable, employee-owned A/E firm, offering a competitive salary of $120,000-$160,000 and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned engineer eager to manage projects from start to finish and develop your leadership skills. Apply now to shape impactful designs and grow your career!

Quick Overview

Salary
$120k - $160k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Revit

Job Description

Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer
Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) | Full-time | $120,000 - $160,000 Per Year

This employee-owned (ESOP) architecture and engineering firm designs the buildings it engineers, working on labs, data centers, schools and universities, and offices in and around Boston. They are looking for a senior plumbing and fire protection engineer to run their own projects and mentor less experienced staff.

Schedule

Hybrid, three days a week in office.

Compensation

$120,000 to $160,000 per year, based on experience.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for design on your own projects and will stay with them the whole way, from concept through construction administration. You will design domestic water, sanitary and waste, storm, and gas systems, along with sprinkler and standpipe systems, and produce full construction documents in Revit, coordinating them in the model with other disciplines.

You will handle code and AHJ review, and you will stay on through construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and site visits. You will also mentor and train junior staff, and work directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

  • 8 to 12 years of plumbing and fire protection design experience at a consulting engineering or A/E firm
  • Experience in Revit
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience in the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience mentoring or training junior engineering staff
  • Experience working on labs, data centers, or higher-education projects
  • Familiarity with code and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) review processes

Compensation and Benefits

  • $120,000 to $160,000 annual salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • 401(k) retirement plan 
  • Paid time off 
  • Employee-owned (ESOP) company structure

To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.

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