Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer II

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.

• 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.

• 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. 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.

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

It is also Cannon Design's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.