Senior Fire Protection Engineer

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

C&S is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team as part of our Public and Private Facilities Group. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the layout and design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems for buildings, utilities, industrial, campuses and facilities. The position will require working on and leading teams for designs of various projects. Candidate will have the opportunity to lead in the growth of Fire Protection staff and provide business opportunities for future projects.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years related experience. A PE license is required. 

This position can be based in our Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Tampa or Orlando office.  Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.  Minimal travel estimated under 15%. 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCad and Revit with fluency in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Documentation and review of existing Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems based on site investigations.
• Coordination of Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems with other building systems and other discipline design requirements.
• Completion of engineering calculations fore Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm System Design.
• Review and documentation of Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems during construction.
• PE license required.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong project management, communication and multi-taking skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external staff on an individual and team basis.
• Ability to motivate and mentor staff.

Estimated Compensation Range: $110,000-130,000/year* 

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.