Project Plumbing Fire Protection IV
Cannon DesignPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted November 10, 2025
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Job Description
The position involves designing and overseeing plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for large-scale buildings, providing technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, and managing project development from schematic design to construction administration within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and oversee complex plumbing, fire protection, and ductwork systems for large-scale buildings.
- Prepare Revit BIM models of construction drawings for plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and pumps.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.
- Coordinate with clients and project team members, including attending meetings and representing the company.
- Lead or participate in value engineering sessions to improve project outcomes.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to design staff and less experienced team members.
- Respond to RFIs and review change orders during construction.
- Assist with HVAC design as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
- Current CPD, PE in Mechanical or FPE in the United States preferred.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus required.
- Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for large scale size buildings.
- Work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.
- Assist with HVAC Designs as necessary.
- Oversee, guide, mentor, and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
- Direct the work of less experienced staff including development and presentation of annual performance reviews.
- Serve in the QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
- Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
- Prepare Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases including layout, sketches, and detail drawings as required.
- Perform Revit BIM modeling of HVAC systems as necessary.
- Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, water softeners, and pumping equipment.
- Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
- Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering team.
- Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of site.
- Attend and participate in construction meetings.
- Represent the company in project activities and direct activities of project team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks not specified
Opportunities for professional development and staff development activities
Participation in internal and professional committees
Involvement in business development and marketing activities
Access to company benefits detailed on the careers page
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