Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Senior Plumbing-Fire Protection Engineer
Senior engineer designing plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Design and coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems across all MEP disciplines. • Conduct field surveys, system assessments, and oversee commissioning activities. • Attend coordination meetings and site visits to ensure integrated designs. • Perform calculations, produce drawings, and develop specifications in compliance with client requirements and firm standards. • Apply ICC, NFPA, NYC, and other applicable codes; interpret code requirements and conduct peer reviews with QA/QC oversight. • Support business development by nurturing client relationships, cross‑selling services, and participating in industry events. • Utilize AutoCAD‑MEP and Revit to create detailed design documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system design
- ▸field surveys
- ▸commissioning
- ▸coordination meetings
- ▸autocad-mep
- ▸code compliance
What You Bring
This role provides exposure to a variety of facility types, including commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, critical, and storage facilities, and requires deep knowledge of fire protection system design, fire alarm, standpipe/sprinkler, VESDA, clean‑agent systems, fire safety plans, smoke and egress modeling, and FLS commissioning. Engineers are expected to have a solid engineering background, extensive fire protection expertise, and familiarity with relevant codes and standards. Professional certifications and licensure are advantageous, and the ability to obtain security clearances when required is essential. • Hold a bachelor's degree in fire protection, electrical, or mechanical engineering and at least 8 years of fire protection/alarm design experience. • Demonstrate knowledge of fire alarm, standpipe/sprinkler, VESDA, clean‑agent systems, fire safety plans, and smoke/egress modeling. • Possess or obtain NICET certification in fire alarm or fire protection within two years; multistate licensure preferred. • Obtain required federal security clearance and be willing to travel to project sites as needed.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸8+ years
- ▸nicet
- ▸fire alarm
- ▸standpipe
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
The company offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—four days on‑site for nine hours and a half‑day remote Friday—along with social events that foster an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Syska Hennessy Group provides a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, professional development, paid time off, transit/parking stipend, and a half‑day work‑from‑home Friday—while promoting diversity, equity, and career growth within a collaborative global firm. The New York salary range for this position is $90,851–$120,277, based on experience and location.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time