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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 days ago

Senior Engineer of Design Fire Prevention Suppression

Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$48.07/hr - $60.09/hr

5+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to manage and lead design projects for fire prevention and suppression systems, ensuring safety and compliance while mentoring design personnel.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Manage the performance of all assigned design projects as lead engineer, from inception through design completion. Develop alternate plans, providing analysis, evaluation of impacts & recommendations. Actively participate in design development through field investigations and applying best engineering practice. Actively participate in design and project meetings by leading the design team towards accomplishing the intended results

Manage scope, schedule and costs to ensure timely and efficient completion of all design projects. Coordinate efforts of Engineer Design, Designers and Draftsmen to assure timely & accurate completion of projects. Develop management skills as required for increased responsibilities

Timely perform Construction Phase services leading to successful work completion. Review shop drawing submittals; perform periodic field visits to ensure work is being performed in accordance with design intent and documents

Maintain and improve professional and technical knowledge. Mentor and train design personnel to support talent development. Complete continuing education courses, seminars, workshops, and other professional development activities

Actively participate in creation and maintenance of a safe work environment following corporate and Engineering Department guidelines and safety policies

Perform other related duties as assigned by Senior Management

Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects personal difference and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringFire Sprinkler DesignAutoCADRevitProject ManagementBlueprint InterpretationFire Alarm Systems DesignPlan Design ReviewInspectionTestingBuilding Egress ModellingSafety PracticesCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other construction related field. An additional four years of demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree

Must possess five years of experience with increased responsibility in the design AND/OR project management of commercial fire protection systems

Must possess a background in building fire/life safety systems, with knowledge of engineering principles and best practices

Must possess the ability to understand and interpret blueprints

Must possess the ability to manage staff

Must possess strong knowledge and experience with plan design review

Must possess strong knowledge and experience with fire sprinkler design including layouts and hydraulic calculations using commercially available software

Must possess strong knowledge and experience with design and layout of fire alarm systems for major projects

Knowledge of design and/or specifying fire-stopping systems

Must possess strong knowledge and experience Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems

Must be proficient in AutoCAD and / or Revit

Must possess knowledge in the chemistry of hazardous materials

Must possess knowledge of building egress modelling tools

Must possess effective project management skills

Must demonstrate professional development with gradually increasing responsibilities

Must possess effective oral & written communication and organizational skills

Must be available 24hr/7 days a week and must possess the ability to respond to emergencies

Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering

Progressive experience within the LIRR Engineering Department

Must have proven track record of successful completion of design projects, preferably related to the Railroad Industry

NYS Professional Engineer License

Maintain certification as a NYS Building Code Enforcement Officer

Proficiency in fire modelling software such as CFAST, Fire Dynamics Simulator and Smokeview

Knowledge (Design and layout) of Gaseous Suppression Systems

Benefits

Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)

Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)

Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Programs

MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs

Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit

Employee Resource Groups

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Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees