Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

BR+A Consulting Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Chicago seeks a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology and have 0-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include designing plumbing systems, conducting field verifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes. A competitive benefits package is offered along with a salary range of $65,000 to $90,000 per year for entry-level candidates.

Qualifications

• Entry level with 0-2 years of relevant experience in Plumbing and Fire Protection design.
• Experience in Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for various projects.
• Perform field verification and gather information for renovations.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

Skills

Specification writing

Field verification

Coordination with other disciplines

Knowledge of Chicago Plumbing code

Design of domestic water systems

Calculations for system sizing

Work planning

Client interaction

Ownership of assignments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Join to apply for the Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer role at BR+A Consulting Engineers

Pay Range

This range is provided by BR+A Consulting Engineers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables, FL (Miami); Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; and Toronto. BR+A provides state‑of‑the‑art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services.

BR+A is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer for our Chicago, IL office. 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.

Ideal Candidate Skills

• Experience in specification writing
• Perform field verification and take‑offs existing systems for renovation projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines
• Thorough knowledge of Chicago Plumbing code, NFPA, and other codes as they relate to design of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems
• Ability to 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
• Meet and work with contractors
• Oversee deliverables to and from clients
• Takes ownership of assignments

Position 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

BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer 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.

BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.

Visit www.brplusa.com for more information about our award‑winning projects and our incredible team.

Salary Range for 0-2 years of experience: $65,000 - $90,000

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing