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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 Senior Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety Engineer to join our team in our corporate office located in Boston, MA.Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it’s everything you’ll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.Job Responsibilities:As a Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety Engineer, you will perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to assure well-coordinated designs. This dynamic role will also involve consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. Additional Responsibilities:Conduct field surveys, system assessments, and system commissioningAttend coordination meetings and job sitesPerform calculations under Supervising Engineer/DesignerProduce clear and concise drawings consistent with client requirements and firm organization format and drawing standardsApply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications)Conducting peer reviews and QA/QC oversightPerform code interpretationAssist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and clients eventsJob Requirements:This is a great opportunity for a Fire Protection/Fire Life Safety 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. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of fire protection systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications. Experience in Fire Alarm, Standpipe/Sprinkler, VESDA, and Clean Agent system design is required; along with experience in the development of Fire Safety Plans; Fire, Smoke & Egress Modeling.Engineer requirements:Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering disciplineMinimum of 8+ years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System and FLS design.Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes preferredNICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, Current P.E. or Fire Protection P.E.is REQUIRED.The ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific)The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively in a fast –paced, and challenging environmentOpen to traveling to various project localesExperience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designsPossesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentationBenefits:As a Fire Protection Senior Engineer with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans401(k) plan with a generous employer matching programTraining and professional development coursesProfessional development incentive bonusesDynamic Employee Resource GroupsCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policyTransit/parking employer stipend½ day work from home Fridays all year longAt Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and further 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 for 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 EnvironmentsThe salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.Syska wide Pay Range$110,784—$161,176 USD

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