Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer III

CannonDesign•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 6+ years of related experience required.
Current PE or FPE in the United States 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.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and direct design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems independently on assigned projects. Complex projects could be under the supervision of a professional engineer. As necessary assist with HVAC Designs.
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. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for HVAC systems.
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.