Plumbing Fire Protection - Entry Level DC
Cannon DesignArlington, Virginia
Full Time
Posted April 15, 2026
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Job Description
This position involves supporting the design and modeling of plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems within building projects, under supervision, with responsibilities including drafting, site visits, and coordination with the design 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 a member of the design team
- Draft reports for review by senior engineers
- 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
- 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
- Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus preferred
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (not specified in the posting)
Work environment perks (commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; transparent communication; equal opportunity employment)
Mandatory compliance and internal policies training
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