
Fire Alarm Engineer II - IV
Syska Hennessy Group
The Role
Overview
Design and oversee fire alarm systems for diverse facilities, collaborating with MEP teams.
Key Responsibilities
- cad management
- business development
- client relations
- trade participation
- employee review
- proposal writing
Tasks
-Managing CAD and other technical staff -Assisting in business development by expanding on current client relationships, and by attending industry and client events. -Participating in various trade organizations and presentations -Participating in the employee review process -Writing engineering proposals
Requirements
- nicet
- security clearance
- autocad
- revit
- bachelor's
- pe
What You Bring
-NICET certification in Fire Alarm systems preferred -The ability to achieve security clearance from the Federal Government -Able to travel to various project locations on occasion -Strong relationship skills and communications skills both verbal and written -Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and ICC based building codes -Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection or other Engineering discipline -Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection preferred -2 - 7 years of experience in fire alarm system design and consulting -Experience in using AutoCAD and Revit to develop designs -The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
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Benefits
-Training and professional development courses -Transit/parking employer stipend -Robust, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans -½ day work from home Fridays all year long -401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program -Dynamic Employee Resource Groups -Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy -Professional development incentive bonuses
The Company
About Syska Hennessy Group
-Two mechanical engineers launched a firm that would define MEP systems for iconic high‑rise structures. -Over nearly a century, it has grown into a global powerhouse integrating consulting, engineering, commissioning, and ICT services. -Typical assignments include mission‑critical data hubs, airports, hospitals, universities, museums, and corporate campuses. -Specialists design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, AV, telecom, security, and vertical‑transport systems. -Standout facts include pioneering air‑conditioning in the Frick Collection, river‑water cooling for the UN HQ, and designing the Lincoln Center.
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Healthcare
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Institutional
Fire/Life Safety
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Architectural Lighting
Vertical Transportation
Commissioning
Sustainability and Decarbonization
Building Systems
Water Resources
Government
Residential
Hospitality
Educational
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Electronic Security
Fire Suppression
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
