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

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)