Senior Plumbing Engineer​/Designer

Overview

Watch your 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 MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in the Chicago, IL 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, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

As a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer
, you will perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to assure well-coordinated designs. This dynamic role will also involve 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)
• Conduct 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

This is a great opportunity for a Senior
Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer with experience across Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Governmental buildings, including critical facilities and storage facilities design. In addition to engineering experience, a solid knowledge of plumbing systems design for various projects and the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications are required. 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.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 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 obtain 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, challenging environment
• Open to travel to various project locales and meet project deadlines
• Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP and REVIT to develop designs
• Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation
• CPD required, PE preferred

• 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

At Syska, 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 for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their location.

Chicago Pay Range

$95,911—$143,867 USD