Senior Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety Engineer

Syska Hennessy GroupBoston, MA
Onsite

About The Position

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 Senior Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety Engineer to join our team in our corporate office located in Boston, MA . Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it’s everything you’ll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience in Fire Alarm, Standpipe/Sprinkler, VESDA, and Clean Agent system design is required; along with experience in the development of Fire Safety Plans; Fire, Smoke & Egress Modeling.
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of NYC codes preferred
  • NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire
  • Current P.E. or Fire Protection P.E.; or FE registration preferred, or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

  • Perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to assure well-coordinated designs.
  • Consulting and interfacing 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 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 clients events

Benefits

  • Robust, comprehensive 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
  • ½ day work from home Fridays all year long
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