Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer III

Cannon Design

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted April 27, 2026

$80k - $100k

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Job Description

This role involves designing and managing plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for various construction projects, including new builds and renovations, while coordinating with clients and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design and direct plumbing and fire protection systems, including ductwork, piping, and equipment selection.
Assist with HVAC system design as needed.
Supervise or provide project management within the mechanical discipline, 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 interface with clients and project team members.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of related experience in mechanical design or engineering.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) or Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) license in the United States.
Experience in performing and directing design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems independently on assigned projects.
Experience in preparing Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings for plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings.
Experience in editing specifications relating to existing or new projects.
Ability to independently research as need arises and respond to emergent issues.
Ability to specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
Experience in reviewing shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
Experience interfacing effectively with clients and project team members, attending Owner, Architect, and Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
Experience responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and reviewing 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 the site.
Ability to coordinate work activities on specific projects with several persons with various levels of capability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus.
Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.