Plumbing Field Engineer

Brooklyn, NY

WDF Main Office - Mount Vernon, NY 620034

Full time

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Plumbing Field Engineer to join our Mt Vernon, NY and NY Metro area project sites.

WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. In fact, we’re the only contractors in the market that self-perform plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners and developers, construction managers and institutions. With a single point of contact, we deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up.

In the progressive and booming construction market, we’re guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Across New York State our notable projects include the Time Warner Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Seven World Trade Center and Goldman Sachs’ Lower Manhattan Headquarters.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

The Plumbing Field Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of all plumbing work on construction projects. Working under the general contractor, this role ensures that plumbing systems are installed per design specifications, project schedules, safety standards, and applicable codes. The position acts as a liaison between field operations, subcontractors, design teams, and project management to ensure quality and efficiency in MEP delivery.

• Review plumbing drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and constructability.

• Coordinate with plumbing subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other trades to resolve design or field issues.

• Assist with layout, installation planning, and field verification of plumbing systems.

• Support the implementation of BIM coordination and clash detection for MEP systems.

• Monitor plumbing installation activities to ensure compliance with plans, codes, and safety regulations.

• Conduct site inspections and quality checks on domestic water piping, sanitary and storm drainage, plumbing fixtures, and equipment installations.

• Maintain daily logs, track progress, and assist in preparing field reports and punch lists.

• Verify equipment deliveries, storage, and handling to ensure manufacturer requirements are met.

• Assist in developing and maintaining MEP project schedules.

• Track progress of plumbing work against schedule milestones.

• Support cost tracking, change order documentation, and subcontractor billing verification.

• Coordinate plumbing pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, and inspection activities.

• Support commissioning documentation, start-up procedures, and turnover packages.

• Ensure as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranties are properly collected and submitted.

• Enforce site safety policies and promote a safe work environment.

• Ensure all plumbing work meets local plumbing and building codes, water-efficiency standards, and environmental regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. High School Diploma required.

• Two (2)+ years of experience in plumbing or MEP construction, including field or project engineering.

• Experience working with a general…