Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer
About the role
BR+A Consulting Engineers is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer for our Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing Plumbing and Fire Protection for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects.
Responsibilities
- Experience in specification writing
- Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
- Coordinate with other disciplines
- Show thorough knowledge of Chicago Plumbing code, NFPA, and other codes relating to design of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems
- Design domestic water systems and sanitary, waste, and vent systems
- Develop calculations for Plumbing/FP system sizing
- Understand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan
- Take ownership of assignments
- Meet and work with contractors
- Oversee deliverables to and from clients
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in designing Plumbing and Fire Protection for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, be strongly motivated, well organized, and show professional initiative. The ability to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is necessary.
Skills
The ideal candidate should have the following skills:
Benefits
BR+A offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.
Pay
Salary Range for 0-2 years of experience: $65,000 - $90,000
Schedule
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