Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

Plumbing And Fire Protection DesignerFounded 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.The ideal candidate should have the following skills:Experience in specification writingPerform field verification and take-offs existing systems for renovation projectsCoordinate with other disciplinesHas a thorough knowledge of Chicago Plumbing code, NFPA, and other codes as they relate to design of Plumbing and Fire Protection systemsHas ability to design domestic water systems and sanitary, waste, and vent systemsDevelop calculations for Plumbing/FP system sizingUnderstand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work planMeet and work with contractorsOversee deliverables to and from clientsTakes ownership of assignmentsPosition Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology0-2 years of relevant experience in designing Plumbing and Fire Protection for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projectsBR+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.Salary Range for 0-2 years of experience: $65,000 - $90,000