Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

Br+A Consulting Engineers

The Role

Overview

Design plumbing and fire protection systems for various projects using Revit and AutoCAD.

Key Responsibilities

  • system sizing
  • client deliverables
  • field verification
  • contractor liaison
  • discipline coordination
  • design management

Tasks

-Develop calculations for Plumbing/FP system sizing -Oversee deliverables to and from clients -Perform field verification and take-offs existing systems for renovation projects -Takes ownership of assignments -Meet and work with contractors -Coordinate with other disciplines -Understand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan

Requirements

  • 0-2 years
  • mechanical engineering
  • domestic water
  • spec writing
  • nfpa
  • chicago plumbing

What You Bring

-0-2 years of relevant experience in designing Plumbing and Fire Protection for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects -Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology -Has ability to design domestic water systems and sanitary, waste, and vent systems -Experience in specification writing -Has a thorough knowledge of Chicago Plumbing code, NFPA, and other codes as they relate to design of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems

The Company

About Br+A Consulting Engineers

-Over decades, it grew into a nationwide, employee‑owned firm delivering full MEP/FP, sustainable design, low‑voltage, lighting, commissioning & infrastructure services. -Its global reach spans major projects from particle‑therapy centers to award‑winning academic buildings across North America, Europe & Asia. -Typical projects include high‑performance buildings—from healthcare to higher education and lab‑intensive facilities—using cutting‑edge BIM and energy efficiency tools. -Every project team is led by a principal engineer, ensuring senior technical oversight from concept through construction.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Infrastructure

Sustainability Consulting

MEP/FP

Building Commissioning

Master Planning

Commercial

Healthcare

Security Clearance

-drug testing required