Syska Hennessy Group is hiring a Fire Alarm Engineer II - 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 Alarm Engineer II - 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 Alarm 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 AHJs. Additional Responsibilities: - Managing CAD and other technical staff - Participating in the employee review process - Writing engineering proposals - Participating in various trade organizations and presentations - Assisting in business development by expanding on current client relationships, and by attending industry and client events. Job Requirements: This is a great opportunity for a Fire Alarm Engineer 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 alarm systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications. Experience in Fire Alarm, VESDA, and Clean Agent system design is required, along with experience in FLS Commissioning. Engineer requirements: - Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection or other Engineering discipline - 2 - 7 years of experience in fire alarm system design and consulting - Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and ICC based building codes - NICET certification in Fire Alarm systems preferred - Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection preferred - The ability to achieve security clearance from the Federal Government - The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively - Able to travel to various project locations on occasion - Experience in using AutoCAD and Revit to develop designs - Strong relationship skills and communications skills both verbal and written 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 At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthering our culture of excellence. 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 of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world. Syska Hennessy Group – Creating Exceptional Environments