Plumbing/Fire Protection - Entry Level (DC) at CannonDesign
Ideal for an entry-level engineer with a Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering who wants to focus on building systems. You will work under licensed professio
Work type: onsite
Location: Arlington, VA
Type: Full-time
Summary
Ideal for an entry-level engineer with a Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering who wants to focus on building systems. You will work under licensed professionals to design piping, plumbing, and fire protection layouts.
**What makes it worth a look...**
CannonDesign is hiring for this full-time role based on-site in Arlington, Virginia. It offers the chance to work on large-scale educational and healthcare projects while being mentored by certified designers and engineers.
**You might be a good fit if you...**
* Hold an engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
* Have practical experience or coursework in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
* Possess technical proficiency in Revit and BIM modeling.
* Have familiarity with design software like Trane Trace.
Job Description
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a Certified Plumbing Designer or licensed Engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- With appropriate supervision you may perform uncomplicated designs of piping, controls and equipment selection for Plumbing/Fire Protection systems for building design. As necessary assist with HVAC Designs.
- Assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for HVAC systems.
- May assist/coordinate with specifications as a member of the design team.
- May write draft reports to be reviewed by a senior engineer.
- Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents.
- May perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED- Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required by hire date. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to apply principles and theories of advanced heat transfer, solar energy, and advanced fluid dynamics in the design of plumbing, fire protection and HVAC systems.
- Related student internship work experience preferred.
- EIT, LEED accreditation preferred.
- Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) preferred.
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at [https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits](https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits)ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
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 provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community 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.
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