Plumbing Fire Protection Engineer III
Cannon DesignBuffalo, New York
Full Time
Posted November 6, 2025
$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 selection, site visits, and client coordination, within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify ductwork, piping, and equipment for plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Assist with HVAC system 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 coordinate work activities with project team members.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience in mechanical design, project management, or engineering roles.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) in the United States.
- Proficiency in Revit BIM modeling for construction drawings of plumbing, fire protection systems, and HVAC systems as necessary.
- Experience in designing and specifying mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
- Ability to independently perform and direct design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems on assigned projects.
- Experience reviewing shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Ability to interface effectively with clients and project team members, including attending Owner, Architect, and Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding of project budget considerations.
- Experience responding to RFIs and reviewing change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Ability to conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-throughs of sites.
- Experience attending and participating in construction meetings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus.
- Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned as part of the role.
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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