Senior Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety Engineer

The role

The Senior Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety Engineer will perform design engineering and provide system design support by working with MEP disciplines. This role involves consulting with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.

What you will do

• Perform design engineering and provide system design support
• Consult and interface with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Conduct field surveys, system assessments, and system commissioning
• Attend coordination meetings and job sites
• Perform calculations under Supervising Engineer/Designer
• Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with client requirements and firm standards
• Apply Codes and Standards to all designs
• Conduct peer reviews and QA/QC oversight
• Perform code interpretation
• Assist in business development

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 8+ years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System and FLS design
• Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards
• Current P.E. or Fire Protection P.E. is REQUIRED
• The ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific)
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• Open to traveling to various project locales
• Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Standpipe/Sprinkler, VESDA, and Clean Agent system design
• Experience in the development of Fire Safety Plans; Fire, Smoke & Egress Modeling

Nice to have

• Knowledge of NYC codes preferred
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• 1/2 day work from home Fridays all year long

About the company

Syska Hennessy Group is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services specializing in highly technical buildings.