Plumbing/Fire Protection

STV

Last Updated: 8/4/2026 3:26:22 AM

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Current Days Open
40
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$99,431.03 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$113,635.46 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
21.5
First Seen
6/26/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$99,431.03 (Yearly)
8/7/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$113,635.46 (Yearly)
8/7/2026

Full Job Description

STV currently has an opening in our Buildings division for a mid-level Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer. Key responsibilities include the preparation of Plumbing and Fire Protection design documents and assisting a Sr. Engineer with related calculations, cost estimates, reports and specifications for building focused projects. Additional responsibilities will include conducting field surveys, participating in client meetings to discuss project matters and making recommendations when necessary, based on the clients needs. This position will be located in STVs Douglassville office (preferred) or Philadelphia office. The Buildings Division provides design services to both public agencies and private corporations. Current projects include public transit terminals and transportation maintenance facilities; municipal buildings such as public work facilities; light commercial / retail; correctional facilities; manufacturing; law enforcement; public health; and both K-12 and higher education buildings. Desired Skills: The ideal candidate will have a degree or certification in mechanical, plumbing and/or fire protection engineering or equivalent experience in plumbing/fire protection design. Required skills include AutoCAD; REVIT; familiarity with Hydraulic Calculations, specification writing, applicable building codes, and cost estimating. Experience with Microstation and Bentley 3D is a plus. LEED AP, CPD, or NICET certifications are also a plus. Required Experience: Successful candidate will have: · Minimum 5 years of relevant experience designing wide variety of facilities for industrial, commercial, educational, institutional and governmental projects. · Experience should be with all the systems associated with Plumbing and Fire Protection including Sanitary, Storm, Domestic Water, Natural Gas, compressed air, Wet/Dry/Pre-action Sprinkler systems and Fire Standpipe systems. · Focused experience with industrial projects, state agency projects, and/or local municipal projects is a plus. · Good planning, organizational, and communications skills are necessary for success in this position. Compensation Range: $99,431.03 - $113,635.46 STV offers the following 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 (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. Were also committed to delivering formative career experiences and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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