Fire Protection Plumbing Designer II

Apogee Consulting was founded in 1999 with a core belief in meeting the practical needs of our clients. Born as an electrical design firm, we have evolved into a full-service Architecture and Engineering firm specializing in healthcare design. We are passionate about fostering a truly collaborative design process where architects, engineers, and other disciplines seamlessly work together towards shared goals. Our flat organizational structure encourages individual growth, creativity, and a sense of ownership in every project. With a presence across 47 states, we offer exciting opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects that shape the future of Healthcare. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fire Protection / Plumbing Designer II to design and coordinate building fire protection and plumbing systems, prepare construction drawings, and support project delivery from concept through construction. The ideal candidate combines technical proficiency with critical thinking and collaboration skills to develop efficient, constructible, and code-compliant solutions. Success in this role requires a dedication to quality, continuous learning, and providing outstanding service to clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and other designers in developing building fire protection and plumbing system designs; Design and produce construction drawings for fire suppression, domestic water, sanitary and vent, storm drainage, medical gas, natural gas, and other plumbing systems; Perform system sizing and calculations, including piping, plumbing fixtures, sprinkler systems, and fire pumps, as applicable; Develop detailed construction plans and schematics using Revit; Apply applicable plumbing, fire protection, NFPA, and building codes and standards; Perform field investigations and construction site visits; Coordinate designs with other disciplines; Review product data submittals and support other construction-period services; Apply quality-control procedures to produce accurate and coordinated deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in engineering; Minimum four years of progressive fire protection, med gas, and/or plumbing design experience; Computer skills: Revit, AutoCAD MEP, MS Office Suite; Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE); U.S. citizenship required

Nice to have

Healthcare experience is preferred; Working toward professional licensure (PE) is preferred; Preferred certifications include NICET, CPD, ASSE 6060, or other relevant professional certifications

Benefits

Generous salary; Up to five weeks of vacation (depending on experience); Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company assistance; Free short- and long-term disability insurance; Life Insurance; HSA & FSA Options; Employee Assistance Program; Company-matched 401(k); 8 paid holidays with 1 birthday floating holiday; Professional license bonuses; Continued educational reimbursement with manager pre-approval