Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Design and oversee plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

• code application
• calculations
• drawings
• field surveys
• system commissioning
• qa/qc

Tasks

-Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications) -Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and clients events -Perform code interpretation -Perform calculations under Senior Engineer/Designer -Attend coordination meetings and job sites -Conducting peer reviews and provide QA/QC oversight -Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with client requirements and firm organization format and drawing standards -Conduct field surveys, system assessments, and system commissioning

Requirements

• autocad-mep
• revit
• nicet
• bachelor's
• 8+ years
• security clearance

What You Bring

-Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation -NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, or ability to obtained within 2 years of hire. -Open to travel to various project locales and meet project deadlines. -Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes required -Multistate licensure is preferred, or ability to obtain within 2-4 years of hire -Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering discipline -The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively in a fast –paced, challenging environment -Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs required - strong technical role -The ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific) -Minimum of 8+ years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System design and Fire/Life Safety Consulting

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Benefits

-½ day work from home Fridays all year long -Dynamic Employee Resource Groups -Training and professional development courses -Professional development incentive bonuses -Robust, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans -Transit/parking employer stipend -401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program -Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

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.

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