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Senior Project Engineer, Plumbing & Fire Protection - AMA Group


Company : CMTA, Inc


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2025-11-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 AMAu2019s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilitiesu2014and CMTAu2019s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projectsu2014we 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: + Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s 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 #LI-CM1 #LI-Onsite The Employee Experience People are at the heart of what we do. Weu2019re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thriveu2014individually and as a teamu2014with development, wellness, and day-to-day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named u201cBest Engineering Firm to Worku201d for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026u2014a people-first standard AMA continues as they integrate with CMTA. 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) systemsu2014enhancing 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 worldu2019s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients. Benefits Overview Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health. Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number. Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence. Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidateu2019s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidateu2019s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law Job Details Pay Type Salary Education Level Bacheloru2019s Degree Hiring Min Rate 85,000 USD Hiring Max Rate 110,000 USD