Plumbing Fire Protection II
Cannon DesignChicago, Illinois
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
$67k - $79k
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Job Description
This position involves designing plumbing and fire protection systems for various building projects, preparing calculations and drawings, reviewing specifications and shop drawings, and collaborating with clients and project teams. The role may also include field site visits, mentoring staff, and participating in project management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects.
- Prepare calculations and production drawings for plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Specify plumbing and fire protection equipment such as sprinkler, sewerage, and medical gas systems.
- Conduct site visits during construction to monitor project progress and compliance.
- Participate in or lead value engineering sessions with the architectural and engineering team.
- Interface with clients and project team members during meetings and project coordination.
- Research and respond to emergent technical issues as needed.
- Mentor and lead activities of less experienced staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
- Experience in designing piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for building design.
- Ability to perform designs independently for smaller, less technical projects requiring supervision of a senior engineer for complex projects.
- Ability to prepare calculations using correct parameters with supervisory review.
- Ability to prepare production drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic to construction design phases.
- Ability to edit specifications relating to existing or new projects.
- Ability to specify plumbing and fire protection equipment such as sprinkler, sewerage, and medical gas systems.
- Ability to review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Experience in interfacing effectively with clients and project team members by attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings in conjunction with project budget.
- Willingness to conduct field site visits during construction phase, including physical walk-through of site, independently if needed.
- Willingness to perform overtime work and travel as required.
- Experience with computer applications for engineering design programs, specifically Revit.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $67,346 to $79,230 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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