Plumbing Fire Protection - Entry Level
Cannon DesignChicago, Illinois
Full Time
Posted April 27, 2026
$27 - $33/hr
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Job Description
Assist in the design and modeling of plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for building projects under supervision, including drafting, review, and site visits, within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform uncomplicated designs of piping, controls, and equipment selection for Plumbing Fire Protection systems under supervision
- Assist with HVAC system designs as needed
- Model construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems using Revit BIM from schematic to construction phases
- Perform Revit BIM modeling for HVAC systems as necessary
- Coordinate with specifications as part of the design team
- Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with contract documents
- Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required by hire date.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to apply principles and theories of advanced heat transfer, solar energy, and advanced fluid dynamics in the design of plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems.
- Related student internship work experience preferred.
- EIT (Engineer in Training) or LEED accreditation preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus preferred.
- Perform uncomplicated designs of piping, controls, and equipment selection for Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for building design with appropriate supervision.
- Assist with HVAC designs as necessary.
- Assist in Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight.
- Perform Revit BIM modeling for HVAC systems as necessary.
- Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents.
- Perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which may require a physical walk-through of the site.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 26.73 to 33.41 hourly
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Discretionary bonuses
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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