Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Empire State Building, New York, New York

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.

This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline who are interested in building systems design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving within the built environment.

As a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Intern, you will support engineers and designers in preparing system layouts, performing basic calculations, assisting with equipment selection, and contributing to construction documentation. You will gain practical experience working on commercial, industrial, municipal, educational, laboratory, residential, institutional, and governmental facilities.

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.

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Preferred

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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range

$54,810.00 - $62,284.00

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.