Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Plumbing And Fire Protection Designer
BR+A Consulting Engineers is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer for our Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, be strongly motivated, well organized, and show professional initiative. The ability to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is necessary.
The ideal candidate should have the following skills:
- Experience in specification writing
- Perform field verification and take-offs existing systems for renovation projects
- Coordinate with other disciplines
- Has a thorough knowledge of Chicago Plumbing code, NFPA, and other codes as they relate to design of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems
- Has ability to design domestic water systems and sanitary, waste, and vent systems
- Develop calculations for Plumbing/FP system sizing
- Understand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan
- Meet and work with contractors
- Oversee deliverables to and from clients
- Takes ownership of assignments
Position requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in designing Plumbing and Fire Protection for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects
BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.
BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.
Salary Range for 0-2 years of experience: $65,000 - $90,000
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