Senior Plumbing Engineer

About the Role

In this role you will perform design engineering and provide system design support while collaborating closely with all MEP disciplines to ensure well‑coordinated designs. You will also consult and interface with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction, taking responsible charge of the projects you manage. • Perform design engineering and provide system design support across MEP disciplines. • Consult and interface with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. • Establish design standards, prepare calculations, reports, and specifications. • Select fire suppression systems, prepare preliminary designs, and create performance specifications. • Conduct existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility studies. • Produce drawings that meet client requirements and company standards. • Lead project management responsibilities and ensure accountability. • Conduct business development activities as needed. • Participate in trade organizations and deliver presentations. • Establish project budgets and schedules. • Perform QA/QC reviews of staff work. • Mentor and train junior engineers. • Apply fire suppression system knowledge per NFPA 99 through training and project experience. • Maintain solid understanding of mechanical/plumbing trades, building codes, and documentation. • Select equipment from various manufacturers independently. • Perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support design and cost estimation. • Participate in a 401(k) plan with employer matching. • Work half‑day from home on Fridays year‑round.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design engineering
• ▸fire suppression
• ▸drawing production
• ▸qa/qc
• ▸project management
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

The position calls for solid knowledge of systems design across various project types, the ability to communicate design concepts through sketches and renderings, and experience in critical facilities design. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) and have at least eight years of plumbing design experience. Proficiency with the latest version of Revit, a working knowledge of fire‑suppression systems (NFPA 99), and deep understanding of mechanical/plumbing trades, building codes, and equipment selection are required. Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification is highly preferred. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. • Possess minimum 8 years of plumbing design experience. • Demonstrate proficiency with the latest version of Revit. • Obtain Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification (highly preferred).

Requirements

• ▸mechanical engineering
• ▸8 years
• ▸revit
• ▸cpd
• ▸nfpa 99
• ▸critical facilities

Benefits

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, the firm specializes in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. The Senior Plumbing Engineer position is based in Los Angeles, CA, and offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule of Monday‑Thursday in‑office and a half‑day remote Friday. Syska Hennessy Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, professional development courses and incentive bonuses, employee resource groups, competitive paid time off, a transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. The salary range for this California position is $99,255 – $151,860 USD, with actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, skill set, and location. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s qualifications and the cost of labor in the specific location. • Receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • Access training and professional development courses. • Earn professional development incentive bonuses. • Enjoy competitive paid time off policy. • Receive transit/parking stipend.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time