Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location

New York, NY

Wage

$54,810 – $62,284/yr

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Posted on October 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

STV is seeking a motivated Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our Buildings & Facilities team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the planning, design, and documentation of plumbing and fire protection systems across a variety of building types.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of plumbing and fire protection system designs.
  • Support calculations for domestic water, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
  • Assist with sprinkler system hydraulic calculations under supervision.
  • Help develop technical reports, equipment schedules, and specifications.
  • Support survey and documentation of existing plumbing and fire protection systems.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to produce drawings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Conduct basic research on applicable NFPA standards and building codes.
  • Participate in internal design meetings and coordination sessions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, building systems, or fire protection engineering preferred.
  • Prior internship or co-op experience in mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection design.
  • Interest in sustainable design principles (LEED familiarity a plus).
  • Long-term interest in pursuing certifications such as CPD or NICET.
  • Foundational understanding of plumbing and fire protection systems.
  • Familiarity with NFPA standards and building codes (academic exposure acceptable).
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic principles and system sizing concepts.
  • Proficiency or working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit preferred.
  • Exposure to MicroStation or Bentley 3D is a plus.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in New York, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting comes in about 31% below the $41/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, where the middle half runs $36–$49/hr across 28 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 7% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

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