Senior Project Engineer, Plumbing & Fire Protection

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

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

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About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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