Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer II

Cannon Design

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Full Time

Posted January 9, 2026

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Job Description

This position involves designing plumbing and fire protection systems for various building projects, preparing calculations and drawings, reviewing specifications, and collaborating with clients and project teams, with opportunities for leadership and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

Design plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects.
Prepare calculations and production drawings for plumbing and fire protection systems.
Specify equipment such as sprinklers, sewerage, and medical gas systems.
Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
Interface with clients and project team members during meetings and site visits.
Conduct field site visits during construction to monitor project progress.
Research and respond to emergent technical issues as needed.
Participate in or lead value engineering sessions with the architectural engineering team.
Mentor and direct activities of less experienced staff.

Requirements

Current PE or FPE license in the United States required.
Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
Experience in designing plumbing and fire protection systems, including performing designs and equipment selection for building projects.
Ability to independently perform designs of piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems 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 with specifications and contract documents.
Interface effectively with clients and project team members by attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings in conjunction with project budget.
Conduct staff development activities, including mentoring and training presentations.
May direct activities of staff with less experience.
Conduct field site visits during construction phase, which may require a physical walk through of the site and may be done independently.
Must be willing to perform overtime work and travel.
Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering team.
Perform research as needed and respond to emergent issues.
Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes as a condition of employment.
Adhere to internal policies and the company's Code of Conduct.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)

Work schedule (overtime work required)

Work environment perks (inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, commitment to social impact and Living-Centered Design)

Additional benefits (mandatory training, compliance training, opportunities for staff development and mentoring, potential travel, and participation in community initiatives)

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