Fire Alarm Engineer II - IV

About the Role

As a Fire Alarm Engineer you will perform design engineering and provide system design support while collaborating with all MEP disciplines to ensure well‑coordinated designs. The role also involves consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. • Manage CAD and other technical staff • Participate in the employee review process • Write engineering proposals • Engage in trade organizations and deliver presentations • Support business development by expanding client relationships and attending industry events

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cad management
• ▸design engineering
• ▸system design
• ▸mep coordination
• ▸client consulting
• ▸business development

What You Bring

Watch your engineering work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer II‑IV to join our team at our corporate office in Richmond, VA. The position requires experience across a broad range of facility types, including commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, critical, and storage facilities, as well as large fire‑life‑safety infrastructure. You must have solid knowledge of fire alarm system design and be able to communicate concepts through drawings and specifications. Experience with fire alarm, VESDA, clean‑agent systems and fire‑life‑safety commissioning is required. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in fire protection or a related engineering field and possess 2–7 years of fire alarm system design and consulting experience. Strong familiarity with NFPA standards, ICC building codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit are essential. The ability to obtain a federal security clearance, travel occasionally, and work independently or in a team is required. • Bachelor’s degree in fire protection or related engineering discipline • 2–7 years of fire alarm system design and consulting experience • Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and ICC building codes • NICET certification in fire alarm systems (preferred) • Licensed Professional Engineer in fire protection (preferred) • Ability to obtain Federal Government security clearance • Ability to work independently or within a team • Willingness to travel to project locations occasionally • Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit for design development • Strong verbal and written communication and relationship skills

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸design experience
• ▸nfpa
• ▸autocad
• ▸revit
• ▸nicet

Benefits

Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, a diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—four days in the office for nine hours each and a half‑day remote Friday. Fun social events and a focus on professional growth make this an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Syska offers a robust benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a culture that emphasizes diversity, equality, and employee empowerment. Employee Resource Groups, a generous paid‑time‑off policy, and a half‑day work‑from‑home Friday support work‑life balance while encouraging continuous improvement. The salary range for this position is $55,698–$111,202 USD, with actual compensation based on experience, skill set, and local labor costs. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching • Training and professional development courses • Professional development incentive bonuses • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups • Competitive paid time off (PTO) policy • Transit/parking employer stipend • Half‑day remote work on Fridays year‑round

Work Environment

Office Full-Time