Plumbing​/Fire Protection Designer III

Location

This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or near Arlington, VA;
Baltimore, MD;
Boston, MA;
Buffalo, NY;
Chicago, IL;
Dallas, TX;
Denver, CO;
Minneapolis, MN;
Pittsburgh, PA, or St. Louis, MO.

Member of a multi‑disciplinary team, working under a Certified Plumbing Designer or licensed engineer on projects ranging from new construction to renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial, and science and technology settings.

• Perform and direct design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems independently or under a professional engineer.
• May supervise or provide project management direction within the mechanical discipline, monitoring project progress and budget.
• Prepare Revit/BIM construction drawings from schematic design to construction administration phases; perform Revit/BIM for HVAC systems as needed.
• Edit specifications for existing or new projects.
• Research and respond to emergent issues.
• Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
• Interface with clients and project team, attend OAC meetings with focus on project budget.
• Respond to RFIs and review change orders during construction document preparation.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions, observe construction progress, and participate in construction meetings.
• Coordinate work activities with multiple team members and participate in business development and marketing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience.
• Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with mechanical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Experience with engineering design programs (Revit, Trane Trace, Trane 3D Plus) required.

The salary range is $80,200 to $100,200, with possible discretionary bonuses and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flex‑time, remote work, 401(k) and other perks.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.

Cannon Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cannon Design is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, Cannon Design employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The firm also prohibits retaliation against anyone who has complained of harassment or discrimination or participated in an investigation.