Plumbing Fire Protection Designer III
Cannon DesignSt. Louis, Missouri
Full Time
Posted November 20, 2025
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Job Description
This position involves designing plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for various construction projects, managing project details, creating BIM models, reviewing specifications, and coordinating with clients and teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify ductwork, piping, and equipment for plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Prepare Revit BIM models of construction drawings for plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.
- Coordinate work activities with project team members and participate in meetings.
- Respond to RFIs, review change orders, and assist in preparing construction documents.
- Research and respond to emergent technical issues related to mechanical systems.
- Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
- Assist with HVAC design as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a relevant field required
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience required
- Current CPD, PE in Mechanical or FPE in the United States preferred
- LEED accreditation preferred
- Must possess a working knowledge and experience in mechanical design, with ongoing higher level knowledge acquisition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus required
- Ability to perform and direct design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems independently on assigned projects
- Ability to prepare Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings
- Ability to perform Revit BIM modeling for HVAC systems as necessary
- Ability to review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents
- Ability to interface effectively with clients and project team members, attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding of project budget
- Ability to respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents
- Ability to conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical site walk-throughs
- Ability to attend and participate in construction meetings
- Physical ability to perform site visits which frequently require a physical walk-through of the site
- Ability to coordinate work activities on specific projects with several persons of various capability levels
- Willingness to participate in business development and marketing activities
- Must be able to research independently and respond to emergent issues
- Must complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes as a condition of employment
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (not specified in the posting)
Work environment perks (not specified in the posting)
Support for continuing education and professional development (e.g., LEED accreditation preferred, current CPD, PE, FPE in the US preferred)
Equal opportunity employment and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment
Mandatory compliance and internal policy training
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