Fire Life Safety Engineer IV

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 IV to join our team in our corporate office located in Richmond, VA.

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, 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:

• Manages CAD and other technical staff assigned for particular project or task as
  directed by the engineer and or senior designer
• Participates in the employee review process as requested
• Writes engineering proposals under the direction of an engineer or senior designer
• Participates in various trade organizations and prepare presentations
• Estimates construction costs and to evaluate feasibility of construction using ROM
  (Rough Order of Magnitude).
• 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 EngineerIII 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 of 5 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 registration required, P.E. or Fire Protection referred.
• 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

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