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Project Plumbing / Fire Protection IV

FKP | CannonDesign
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
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About The Role

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a Certified Plumbing Designer or licensed engineer. 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.
  • Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
  • 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

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
  • Current CPD, PE in Mechanical or FPE in the United States preferred.
  • 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.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

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 scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

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

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign 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, CannonDesign 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 law. It is also CannonDesign’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.

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