CannonDesign

Plumbing & Fire Protection II

CannonDesign$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required; ABET accredited program preferred.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of related experience required.
  • Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred.
  • LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects is crucial.
  • Experience with engineering design software, particularly Revit, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design plumbing and fire protection systems, often with supervision for complex projects.
  • Calculate design parameters with oversight from senior engineers.
  • Develop production drawings from schematic to construction phases.
  • Edit project specifications as needed.
  • Specify plumbing and fire protection equipment, including medical gas systems.
  • Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
  • Attend and engage in client and team meetings to align on project budgets and objectives.
  • Research solutions for emergent issues as they arise.
  • Lead value engineering sessions with the Architectural/Engineering team.
  • Conduct training and mentoring sessions for less experienced staff.
  • Perform site visits during construction phases, which may require physical inspections of the site.
  • Be prepared for overtime and travel as required.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement planning options to support long-term financial security.
  • Professional development opportunities, such as training and certifications.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the firm.
Full Job Description
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed Engineer and designated project leadership. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Perform designs of piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for building design; independently for smaller/less technical projects; requiring supervision of senior engineer for complex projects.
  • Prepare calculations using correct parameters with supervisory review
  • Prepare production drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic to construction design phases.
  • Edit specifications relating to existing or new projects.
  • Specify plumbing and fire protection equipment such as sprinkler, sewerage and medical gas systems.
  • Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
  • Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team by attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings in conjunction with project budget.
  • May independently research as need arises and respond to emergent issues.
  • Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
  • Conduct staff development activities, including mentoring /training presentations.
  • May direct activities of staff with less experience.
  • Conduct field site visits during construction phase. Site visits frequently require a physical walk through of site and may be done independently.
  • Must be willing to perform overtime work and travel.
  • May perform other duties as required.


HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of related experience required.
  • Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred.
  • LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit) required.


For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

About CannonDesign

CannonDesign is a global architecture, engineering and consulting practice that provides services for a range of project types, including hospitals and medical centers, corporate headquarters and commercial office buildings, higher education and PK-12 education facilities, hotels and hospitality, mixed-use, sports facilities, and science and research buildings. Brad Lukanic has been the CEO of the employee-owned firm since 2015. In 2017 and 2019, Fast Company named CannonDesign one of the 10 most innovative architecture firms in the world.
Learn more about CannonDesign
Size
1,200 employees
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Founded
1945

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