Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer III/Designer- IV
Design plumbing systems, fire suppression, calculations, and client coordination for projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Plumbing Design Engineer III‑IV, you will work on projects of varying size, providing plumbing design while representing the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. • Prepare calculations, reports, and specifications. • Perform fire suppression system selection, prepare preliminary designs, and create performance specifications. • Consult on existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports. • Produce drawings consistent with client requirements and standards. • Provide engineering support to senior engineering staff.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸calculations
- ▸fire design
- ▸facility analysis
- ▸drawing production
- ▸engineering support
- ▸client interaction
What You Bring
The role requires experience in one or more markets such as commercial, institutional, healthcare, aviation, or large infrastructure design, along with solid knowledge of systems design and the ability to convey design concepts through sketches and renderings. • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or significant experience). • Minimum three years of relevant plumbing design experience. • Proficiency with the latest AutoCAD‑MEP and Revit. • Working knowledge of fire suppression system applications from training and project experience. • Knowledge of mechanical/plumbing trades, building codes, and construction documents. • Detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers for independent selection. • Ability to perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations, estimate construction costs, and assess feasibility. • Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification required.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸3+ years
- ▸autocad-mep
- ▸revit
- ▸cpd
- ▸fire suppression
Benefits
Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—Monday to Thursday in the office for nine hours and a four‑hour remote workday on Fridays—along with fun social events to foster an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. At Syska Hennessy Group you will join a global firm with a storied history, a commitment to engineering excellence, and a focus on talent, drive, and employee satisfaction. The company offers a flexible benefits package that respects professional goals and personal priorities, promotes diversity and equality, and empowers employees to own their work and development. The salary range for this position is $60,067 – $143,090 USD, with actual compensation based on the candidate’s experience, skill set, and location. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) with generous employer match. • Training and professional development courses. • Professional development incentive bonuses. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups. • Competitive paid time off (PTO) policy. • Transit/parking stipend. • Half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time