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Mechanical/Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

  • London, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$60,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
College diploma
Apply by
Apr 5, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
38 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Design plumbing and fire protection systems for institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and industrial buildings, including system selection and life cycle cost analysis. Assist with drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit, and progress toward leading the Plumbing and Fire Protection Team.

Job details

Position Title: Mechanical/Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer Position Hours: Full Time- 37.5 hours/week Position Location: London, Ontario Working within multi-discipline project teams, the ideal candidate will be an energetic team-player with experience designing mechanical systems for buildings. The ideal candidate will have specific experience designing mechanical systems for institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and industrial facilities. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of design and analyses, including system selection, life cycle cost calculation, and implementation of systems. In this role, you will be working with a number of our project teams to design the plumbing and fire protection systems for various building facilities and assisting with the preparation of drawings and other construction documents utilizing AutoCAD/Revit as needed. Qualifications: Possess experience in Designing Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems for a Variety of Building Facilities Familiar with the Design and Calculation Aspects of Plumbing and Drainage Systems and Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems including Storm, Sanitary, and Domestic Water Systems Familiar with the Design and Calculation Aspects of Specialty Systems including Pumping Systems, Medical Gas and Compressed Air Systems Completion of a Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician college program or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, B.Sc.(Eng) Familiar with Relevant Codes and Standards Proficient with utilizing AutoCAD/REVIT Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills Ability to Work Effectively in a Team Environment Responsibilities Design of plumbing and fire protection systems for various building facilities Assist with preparation of drawings and other construction documents utilizing AutoCAD/REVIT Progress to leading Plumbing and Fire Protection Team ​ Compensation: $60,000-85,000-Commensurate with experience.

What you’ll do

Design plumbing and fire protection systems for institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and industrial buildings, including system selection and life cycle cost analysis. Assist with drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit, and progress toward leading the Plumbing and Fire Protection Team.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of building facilities, including relevant calculations and specialty systems such as medical gas and compressed air. A mechanical engineering technology or technician college program, or a mechanical engineering degree, familiarity with relevant codes and standards, AutoCAD or Revit proficiency, and strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Listed skills

  • AutoCAD · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Plumbing System Design
  • Fire Protection System Design
  • Sprinkler System Design
  • Plumbing and Drainage Calculations
  • Stormwater Systems
  • Sanitary Systems
  • Domestic Water Systems
  • Pumping Systems
  • Medical Gas Systems
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Building Systems Design
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Construction

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