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// POSTED: Apr 12, 2026

Entry Level Fire Protection/Plumbing Design Engineer - Boston, MA

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PAE is an engineering and design firm that specializes in creating resilient and efficient buildings and communities. They are seeking an Entry Level Fire Protection/Plumbing Design Engineer to provide design support for fire protection and plumbing systems, perform calculations, and assist with construction administration tasks. Responsibilities - Provide task‑based design support for fire sprinkler, standpipe, special suppression, and fire alarm systems - Assist with the layout and design of fire protection systems, including sprinkler and standpipe systems - Perform basic fire protection hydraulic calculations and fire alarm battery sizing calculations - Assist with fire protection system performance simulations as part of the design process - Provide task‑based support for plumbing system layout and design under the direction of senior engineers - Develop an understanding of applicable codes and standards, including NFPA and plumbing codes - Use Revit and AutoCAD to support fire protection and plumbing design efforts - Assist with construction administration tasks and complete assigned work with guidance from project team members - Perform other duties as assigned Skills - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering for discipline work - Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain - Internship experience preferred Benefits - Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) - Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution - Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues - Employer paid commuter/parking stipend - Cell phone stipend - Life insurance and disability benefits - Hybrid work schedule - Employee Assistance Program - 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day - Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation Company Overview - PAE provides mechanical and electrical engineering design, technology system design, energy modeling and analysis, and more. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.pae-engineers.com. Company H1B Sponsorship - PAE has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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