Project Plumbing Fire Protection IV
Cannon DesignPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted January 5, 2026
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Job Description
This position involves leading the design and technical execution of plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for large-scale buildings, providing mentorship to team members, and coordinating with clients and project teams throughout all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and oversee complex plumbing, fire protection, and ductwork systems for large-scale buildings.
- Prepare Revit BIM models of construction drawings from schematic design to construction administration.
- Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and pumping equipment.
- Review and approve shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.
- Participate in or lead value engineering sessions with the architectural and engineering team.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to design staff.
- Interface with clients and project team members, including attending meetings and managing project budgets.
- Respond to RFIs and review change orders during construction document preparation.
- Represent the company in project activities, business development, and marketing efforts.
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.
- Able to 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.
- May 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.
- 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 site walk-throughs.
- 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 training including compliance training
Equal opportunity employment and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment
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