Senior Project Engineer, Plumbing & Fire Protection - CMTA - New York, New York, United States

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:41 -0600

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Plumbing and Fire Protection, with 4+ years of experience in plumbing design and fire protection design. This position entails providing workable solutions, designing plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings from the design phase through the construction administration phase as needed. The Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer will represent AMA in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Design plumbing and fire protection systems, including domestic water systems, sanitary drainage and vent systems, storm drainage systems, pumping systems, natural gas distribution systems, and special fire suppression systems, including clean agent (gaseous) systems
Perform plumbing and fire suppression system selections, prepare preliminary designs, and create performance specifications
Consult on areas such as the preparation of existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports
Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
Attending meetings with owners, clients, and architects
Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings to determine conformance with contract documents and applicable Codes
Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and calculations to perform equipment research, piping layout, and pipe sizing
Incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and Revit
Perform design calculations; design plumbing systems to the requirements of individual state and local municipality codes
Produce documentation consistent with client requirements and standards specific to each project

Desired Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
4+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design
Knowledge of building codes and standards, drafting standards, plumbing engineering standards, and other trades
Knowledge of the various applications of plumbing systems
Strong understanding of the construction process and interpretation of construction drawings
AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency