
Plumbing/Fire Protection Project Engineer
NEW YORK, NYJob$96–125K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Thornton Tomasetti seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in plumbing and fire protection engineering, with interests in forensic investigation, litigation support, proximate cause analysis, and design. The role leads investigations across varied built and industrial environments, analyzes failures, and supports clients. A strong technical background in plumbing and fire protection design is preferred, and forensic experience is a plus. The engineer will mentor and manage junior staff and help maintain client relationships.
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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. The Role We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering with interests in forensic investigation, litigation support, proximate cause analysis, and design. Curiosity, engineering excellence, and solid writing skills are required for this position. A strong technical background in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems is preferred. Forensic experience is a plus. You will have the opportunity to lead investigations in the built environment, industrial facilities, institutional facilities, and high-tech applications. You will be supported in this role by a diverse team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management. Our investigations always vary but will include failure cause and origin analysis, risk loss insurance and claims response, litigation/expert witness services, and active solution support. The successful candidate will be required to both mentor and manage junior level staff, coordinate with other project managers, and be an integral part of our team while developing and maintaining client relationships. Responsibilities Be curious and provide the highest quality work product at all times. Manage and mentor team members. Conduct on-site investigations in response to critical incidents, ensuring accurate and comprehensive field assessments. Perform failure analysis, document review, and research. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely execution. Prepare well written, technically accurate reports for a variety of clients Interface directly with clients during projects. Building strong client relationships and driving business development is encouraged. Requirements Degree in Mechanical engineering or related field Professional Engineer License preferred. Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally. Strong verbal and analytical skills Proficient in both manual and software-assisted calculations Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam. Experience with Revit a plus. Compensation The rate for this position generally is $96,000 - $125,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Depending on your employment status, benefits may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Transit (where available) 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments Fitness Reimbursement And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employme t qu
How this job compares
Set against the 7,316 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$96–125K/yr
- New York median$94–130K/yr227 salary ranges
- US median$104–160K/yr4,429 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $111K, is 4% below the New York median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 308 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in New York and 7,316 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Jacobs18 open
- LaBella Associates15 open
- Corning Incorporated10 open
- Experience
- Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (6,173 postings).
- Education
- 4,980 of the 7,316 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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