Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer
About The Position
Syska Hennessy Group is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. They are seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join their Chicago, IL office. The role involves performing design engineering and providing system design support, coordinating with all MEP disciplines, and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities. The company offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible work schedule (Monday-Thursday in-office, Friday remote).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 8-10 years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System design.
- 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes required.
- Ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific).
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively in a fast –paced, challenging environment.
- Open to travel to various project locales and meet project deadlines.
- Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs required.
- Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation.
- CPD required, PE preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Fire Alarm, Standpipe/Sprinkler, VESDA, and Clean Agent system design is desired.
- Experience in the development of Fire Safety Plans; Fire, Smoke & Egress Modeling.
- NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, or ability to obtained within 2 years of hire.
- Multistate licensure is preferred, or ability to obtain within 2-4 years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to assure well-coordinated designs.
- 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 organization format and drawing standards.
- Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications).
- Conducting peer reviews and provide 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's events.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits package
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
