About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry‑Level Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer in Schiller Park, IL. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early‑career engineers who want hands‑on experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems, contributing to Revit/BIM models, and supporting multidisciplinary building projects (education, healthcare, corporate, and science & technology). This position supports hybrid/telecommute options subject to project requirements.

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What You’ll Do

• With appropriate supervision, perform uncomplicated designs of piping, controls and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems; assist with HVAC designs as needed.
• Support Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection construction drawings from schematic design through construction administration.
• Assist with specifications and coordinate with the design team.
• Draft technical reports and documentation for senior engineer review.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress (onsite walk‑throughs required as needed).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery.

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering required by hire date (ABET‑accredited program preferred).
• Fundamental knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and principles applicable to plumbing, fire protection and HVAC system design.
• Internship or related student experience preferred.
• EIT certification and/or LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with engineering/design software (Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range for the Chicago/Schiller Park role: $28.08 to $35.10 per hour.
• Estimated annual market figure (for reference): ~$78,746 (varies by location and experience).
• Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flexible schedules, remote work options, 401(k) and employee perks. Actual compensation and benefits vary by location, experience and role.

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a multidisciplinary design and engineering practice delivering building systems for complex projects across education, healthcare, corporate commercial, and science & technology sectors. The team emphasizes Living‑Centered Design and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients and communities.

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Working culture

• Committed to client service excellence and consistent delivery.
• Focus on equity, diversity and inclusion through employee resource groups and DEI initiatives.
• Open communication, transparency and collaborative problem solving.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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