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Cosentini Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to our Plumbing and Fire Protection team based in New York. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.
Why Tetra Tech:
Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Design plumbing and fire protection systems for large commercial, residential, healthcare and institutional facilities.
- Act as plumbing and fire protection lead on a portfolio of projects.
- Develop coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, reports and schedules that meet project requirements and quality standards.
- Produce detailed engineering calculations, including water, gas & storm loads, equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations.
- Work closely with architects, clients and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Documentation of design work utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience in commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
- Demonstrated experience in tenant fit outs and ground up construction.
- Proficient with the use of Revit and AutoCAD.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code and healthcare compliance requirements and industry standards.
- Project and client relationship management experience.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
- PE registration or EIT with ability to obtain a P.E. is preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $100k-170k
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
The Opportunity:
Cosentini Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to our Plumbing and Fire Protection team based in New York. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.
Why Tetra Tech:
Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Design plumbing and fire protection systems for large commercial, residential, healthcare and institutional facilities.
- Act as plumbing and fire protection lead on a portfolio of projects.
- Develop coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, reports and schedules that meet project requirements and quality standards.
- Produce detailed engineering calculations, including water, gas & storm loads, equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations.
- Work closely with architects, clients and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Documentation of design work utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience in commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
- Demonstrated experience in tenant fit outs and ground up construction.
- Proficient with the use of Revit and AutoCAD.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code and healthcare compliance requirements and industry standards.
- Project and client relationship management experience.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
- PE registration or EIT with ability to obtain a P.E. is preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $100k-170k
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Fire Protection Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct nexus between your degree field and fire protection engineering. A degree in mechanical or civil engineering may qualify, but you'll need employer documentation showing the role specifically requires that background, not just any engineering discipline.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter fire protection engineering roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're applying to companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job postings.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your salary discussion so you know the floor your offer must legally meet.
Align your PE license timeline with your H-1B status
Many fire protection engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, which takes years to obtain. Confirm with your employer whether the role requires PE licensure at hire or if H-1B sponsorship covers the period while you complete the exam sequence.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers for faster filing
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B cap and lottery. Fire protection engineering roles at these institutions can be filed any time of year, avoiding the April registration window entirely.
Review O*NET before your specialty occupation assessment
USCIS adjudicators may reference the O*NET occupation profile for fire protection engineers when evaluating whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Reviewing it helps you anticipate what documentation your employer needs to include in the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Fire Protection Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does fire protection engineering qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Fire protection engineering meets the H-1B specialty occupation definition because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or a directly related engineering field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirement, so your employer's offer letter and LCA must clearly describe a role where that degree is a genuine prerequisite, not just a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for fire protection engineers most frequently?
Engineering consulting firms, large general contractors, healthcare systems, and federal facilities management contractors file H-1B petitions for fire protection engineers most consistently. Government-adjacent roles and projects subject to NFPA or IBC compliance requirements tend to drive sponsorship because the specialized credential need is easy to document. Browse current openings with verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch fire protection engineering employers on H-1B without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've had your H-1B approved for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer before your current status expires, you can start the new role once the transfer petition is received by USCIS. Your new employer files a new I-129 and LCA for the transfer, so confirm their willingness to do so before resigning.
Does holding a Professional Engineer license affect my H-1B petition for this role?
A PE license strengthens your specialty occupation case because it demonstrates a recognized professional standard tied to your degree field, but it isn't required for H-1B approval on its own. If the role requires PE licensure as a job condition, USCIS may weigh that in the specialty occupation analysis. Roles that list PE as preferred rather than required should still qualify provided the degree-to-role nexus is documented.
How does the prevailing wage requirement work for fire protection engineering roles?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for fire protection engineering in your work location, at the experience level that matches your actual duties. The DOL sets four wage levels based on complexity and supervision. If your role involves lead engineering responsibilities, the prevailing wage determination should reflect that level. You can verify applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer.