Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer III/Designer- IV
Design plumbing and fire suppression systems for commercial/healthcare projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Plumbing Design Engineer III‑IV, you will design plumbing systems for projects ranging from small to large, representing the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other team members. Responsibilities include preparing calculations, reports, specifications, and fire‑suppression system selections, as well as creating performance specifications. You will also conduct existing‑facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports, produce client‑compliant drawings, and provide engineering support to senior staff. Independent selection of equipment and hydraulic calculations for fire‑suppression systems are required to support design and cost estimation. • Design plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, aviation, and large infrastructure projects. • Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and performance specs for fire‑suppression systems. • Conduct existing‑facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility studies. • Produce client‑compliant drawings using AutoCAD‑MEP and Revit. • Provide engineering support to senior staff and coordinate with clients, contractors, and architects. • Perform fire‑suppression hydraulic calculations and select appropriate equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plumbing design
- ▸fire‑suppression
- ▸hydraulic calculations
- ▸autocad‑mep
- ▸feasibility study
- ▸client coordination
What You Bring
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), at least three years of plumbing design experience, and a Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) certification. Proficiency with the latest versions of AutoCAD‑MEP and Revit, knowledge of mechanical/plumbing trades, building codes, and fire‑suppression applications, and the ability to perform hydraulic calculations are essential. • Meet qualifications: B.S. Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), ≥3 years plumbing design, CPD certification, proficiency in AutoCAD‑MEP/Revit, knowledge of codes and trades.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸plumbing design
- ▸cpd certified
- ▸autocad-mep
- ▸revit
- ▸hydraulic calc
Benefits
The dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. Employees enjoy a flexible schedule—nine hours in the office Monday through Thursday and a four‑hour remote work day on Friday—along with social events that foster engagement. Syska Hennessy Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, paid time off, transit/parking stipends, and professional development incentives. The firm promotes diversity, equality, and employee empowerment, providing a collaborative environment where individuals can build exceptional careers and make a lasting impact. The salary range for this position is $60,067 to $143,090 USD, with actual compensation based on experience, skill set, and location. • Enjoy flexible schedule (9‑hour office Mon‑Thu, 4‑hour remote Friday) and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, professional development, etc.).
Work Environment
Office Full-Time