CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Designer II based in our Washington, DC areaoffice. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Mechanical or Plumbing Systems focus). Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Mechanical or Plumbing Systems focus) from an ABET accredited program is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with the design of plumbing, laboratory/medical gas, kitchens, fire protection, and other specialty systems required.
• CPD or PE in the United States preferred.
• 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.

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 is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us - and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy 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.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at

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 recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.