Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer III

Cannon Design

Chicago, Illinois

Full Time

Posted January 9, 2026

$80k - $100k

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Job Description

This position involves designing and managing plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for various construction projects, including drafting, equipment specification, site visits, and project coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Design and specify ductwork, piping, and equipment for plumbing and fire protection systems.
Assist with HVAC design as needed.
Supervise or manage projects within the mechanical discipline, including monitoring progress and budgets.
Create Revit BIM models of construction drawings for plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems.
Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.
Participate in construction meetings and respond to RFIs and change orders.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of related experience required.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) or Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) license in the United States required.
Experience in designing and directing the 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.
Experience in performing Revit BIM modeling for HVAC systems as necessary.
Ability to review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
Experience in specifying mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
Experience in reviewing and editing specifications relating to existing or new projects.
Ability to independently research as needed and respond to emergent issues.
Experience in interface effectively with clients and members of the project team, including attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
Ability to respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
Experience conducting job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-throughs of sites.
Ability to attend and participate in construction meetings.
Experience coordinating work activities on specific projects with several persons with various levels of capability.
Ability to participate in business development and marketing activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $80,200 to $100,200 annually

Discretionary bonuses

Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

Voluntary insurances

Paid time off

Flex-time schedules

Remote work options

401k plan

Employee perk programs

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