Project Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer IV

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 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. As necessary assist with HVAC Designs.
• Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
• Direct the work of less experienced staff including the development and presentation of annual performance reviews.
• May serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
• Oversee the use of engineering complexities related to the use Energy Model software.
• 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. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling HVAC systems.
• Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, water softeners and pumping equipment.
• Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and 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.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities. May serve on internal and/or professional committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be able to work independently with no oversight or guidance.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

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.