About this role
Job title: Fire Protection, Mechanical, and Piping Design Engineer
About the Role Abbott Park, IL-based role within the GES Global Engineering Services division for Fire Protection, Mechanical, and Piping Design. Delivers technical design expertise, coordinates multi-disciplinary work, and develops standardized processes to support critical infrastructure across Abbott facilities. The ideal candidate balances detailed engineering with cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide technical design expertise in fire protection systems, mechanical systems, and piping design.
- Prepare and communicate recommendations and action plans; develop, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations as required.
- Coordinate design and execution of projects across multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, and external consultants.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, ASME, OSHA, local regulations).
- Support system design for new installations, upgrades, and renovations in manufacturing and commercial environments.
- Perform system evaluations, risk assessments, and troubleshooting of existing infrastructure.
- Provide technical guidance during construction, commissioning, and system startup.
- Assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination to ensure timely project delivery.
- Lead or contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and work processes.
- Develop standards, lead testing/validation, manage documentation, resolve issues, and support training and cross-functional initiatives.
- Support Construction and Maintenance divisions for questions and/or drawing requests related to modifications and maintenance and testing of existing building sprinkler systems.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (equivalent combination of education and work experience)
- Thorough knowledge of NFPA 13 and FM Global Data Sheets for sprinkler systems
- NICET Level III Certification for Fire Protection-Water Based Systems Layout, including 5 years minimum design experience
- 5+ years of experience in fire protection, mechanical, and/or piping system design
- Strong knowledge of industry standards (NFPA, ASME, ANSI, etc.)
- Experience with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, Revit)
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Nice to Have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure a plus
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with GMP requirements
- Experience developing engineering standards and operational procedures
Compensation & Benefits
- Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan eligibility in the next calendar year
- Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit
- Company recognition as a great place to work in dozens of countries; opportunities for diverse experiences
- Learn more about Abbott benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com