Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer II

at Cannon Design in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of designated project leadership. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform designs of piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for building design; independently for smaller/less technical projects; requiring supervision of senior engineer for complex projects. Prepare calculations using correct parameters with supervisory review Prepare production drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic to construction design phases. Edit specifications relating to existing or new projects. Specify plumbing and fire protection equipment such as sprinkler, sewerage and medical gas systems. Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents. Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team by attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings in conjunction with project budget. May independently research as need arises and respond to emergent issues. Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team. Conduct staff development activities, including mentoring /training presentations. May direct activities of staff with less experience. Conduct field site visits during construction phase. Site visits frequently require a physical walk through of site and may be done independently. Must be willing to perform overtime work and travel. May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Current PE or FPE in the United States required. Minimum of 4+ years of related experience required. LEED accreditation preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively handle multiple projects. Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit) required. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago office is $66,700 to $83,400 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for... For full info follow application link. CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account