Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer

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
NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, or ability to obtained within 2 years of hire.
Current P.E. or Fire Protection P.E.; or FE registration preferred, or ability to obtained within 2 years of hire.
Multistate licensure is 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, challenging environment
Open to travel to various project locales and meet project deadlines
Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs required – strong technical role
Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation

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 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 clients events

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