Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Senior Plumbing Engineer
Design and lead plumbing systems for MEP projects, including fire suppression and coordination.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Senior Plumbing Engineer you will lead design engineering, collaborate across MEP disciplines, and coordinate closely with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities. You will also establish design standards, perform fire‑suppression system selection, produce detailed drawings, manage project budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff. • Design engineering and system design support across MEP disciplines • Interface with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities • Establish design standards and prepare calculations, reports, and specifications • Select fire suppression systems, develop preliminary designs, and write performance specifications • Conduct existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports • Produce drawings that meet client requirements and standards • Lead project management and assume responsibility for assigned projects • Perform business development activities and prepare presentations for trade organizations • Establish project budgets and schedules • Participate in QA/QC review of staff work • Mentor and train junior staff
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mep design
- ▸fire suppression
- ▸drawing production
- ▸project budgeting
- ▸client coordination
- ▸qa/qc review
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent experience) and have at least eight years of plumbing design experience, including advanced Revit skills and knowledge of NFPA 99 fire‑suppression requirements. Strong familiarity with mechanical/plumbing trades, building codes, equipment selection, hydraulic calculations, and a CPD certification (preferred) are essential. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience • Minimum 8 years of plumbing design experience • Proficiency with the latest version of Revit • Knowledge of fire suppression systems per NFPA 99 and project experience • Strong understanding of mechanical/plumbing trades, building codes, and documentation • Ability to independently select equipment from various manufacturers • Capability to perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations and cost estimates • Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification preferred
Requirements
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸8 years
- ▸revit
- ▸nfpa 99
- ▸cpd
- ▸hydraulic calculations
Benefits
The role offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. The schedule includes nine hours in the office Monday through Thursday and a four‑hour remote workday on Friday, complemented by social events and flexible benefits. Syska Hennessy Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, bonus incentives, employee resource groups, generous PTO, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day remote work on Fridays. The California salary range for this position is $99,255 to $151,860, commensurate with experience. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance • 401(k) plan with generous employer match • Professional training and development courses • Incentive bonuses for professional development • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups • Competitive paid time off • Transit/parking stipend • Half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round • Salary range $99,255–$151,860 (California)
Work Environment
Office Full-Time