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[Remote] Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer III

Remote · USA Full-time New today

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CannonDesign is a design practice that merges strategy, architecture, engineering, and social impact to tackle significant challenges. The Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer III will work on various projects, including new construction and renovation, focusing on plumbing and fire protection systems, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and direct design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems independently on assigned projects
  • May supervise or provide project management direction within the mechanical discipline to include the monitoring of project progresses and project budget
  • 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
  • Edit specifications relating to existing or new projects
  • Independently research as need arises and respond to emergent issues
  • Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units
  • Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents
  • Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team, attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget
  • 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
  • Coordinates work activities on specific projects with several persons with various levels of capability; participates in business development and marketing activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Associate degree in a relevant field required
  • Minimum of 6+ years of related experience required
  • Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to effectively handle multiple projects
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required
  • Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred
  • LEED accreditation preferred

Benefits

  • 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.

Company Overview

  • CannonDesign is an integrated designing firm. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Grand Island, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.cannondesign.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • CannonDesign has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 33 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 19 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 16 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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