Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

About Us

RCR Engineering Group is a growing MEP consulting firm based in Stamford, CT, focused on delivering high-quality, practical engineering solutions across a range of building types including multifamily residential, hospitality, healthcare, K-12, and commercial developments.

We’re building the firm intentionally—lean, collaborative, and highly accountable—with a focus on technical excellence and long-term client relationships. This is an opportunity to join early, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the company.

We are seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer with 0–3 years of experience who is motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to develop technically within a fast-paced consulting engineering environment. You will work closely with firm leadership and senior engineers while gaining exposure to all phases of design, coordination, and project delivery.

• A recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a strong technical foundation in plumbing and fire protection systems design
• An individual who enjoys hands-on design, coordination, and problem-solving within a collaborative environment

• Assist with the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of building types
• Support hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and system layout development for fire protection systems
• Assist with plumbing system layouts including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and storm piping systems
• Prepare construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
• Participate in investigative field surveys, project coordination meetings, and construction site visits
• Coordinate with architects and other engineering disciplines under the guidance of senior engineering staff
• Participate in all project phases including SD, DD, CD, and CA while developing technical and project coordination skills
• Assist with construction administration tasks including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals

• 0–3 years of experience in plumbing/fire protection design, drafting, BIM/modeling, or related internship experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD preferred
• Interest in plumbing and fire protection systems design and coordination
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward licensure is a plus

• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits
• Flexible work environment (with strong preference for in-office collaboration)
• Direct exposure to firm leadership and full project life cycles
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as the firm expandsA collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment where your work has immediate impact

This is an early hire opportunity within a growing firm.

You’ll be part of a small, high-performing team where:

• Your work directly impacts project outcomes and client relationships
• You’ll gain experience across design, coordination, and project delivery
• You’ll have a clear path to increased responsibility and leadership