Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer III
Cannon DesignChicago, 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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