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 Protection - Fire/Life Safety Engineer II - IV to join our team in our corporate office located in Richmond, VA office.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Fire Protection - Fire/Life Safety Engineer II- IV, you will perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to ensure well-coordinated designs. This dynamic role will also involve consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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 organization format and drawing standards.
• Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications).
• Conducting peer reviews and QA/QC oversight.
• Perform code interpretation.
• Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and client events.

Job Requirements:

This is a great opportunity for a Fire Protection - Fire/Life Safety Engineer III with a large variety of facility types including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Governmental buildings experience, as well as experience in critical facilities, storage facilities and large FLS infrastructure design. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of fire protection systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications.  Experience in Fire Alarm, Standpipe/Sprinkler; VESDA; and Clean Agent system design is required; along with experience in the development of Fire Safety & Emergency Action Plans; Fire Protecting Plans and FSES (Fire Safety Evaluation System) and FLS Commissioning.

Engineer requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Minimum  two to seven (2 - 7) years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System design and Fire/Life Safety Consulting
• Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes preferred.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• FE/EIT required
• Current P.E. or Fire Protection P.E preferred; or ability to obtain within 2-4 years of hire.
• The ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific)
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively in a fast –paced, and challenging environment.
• Open to traveling to various project locales.
• Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs.
• Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Roth 401(k) option
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including gym discounts, flu shots, and biometric screening
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional Development Incentive Bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A generous paid time off program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Flexible summer work hours

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthering our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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