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Syska Hennessy Group INC

Senior Plumbing Engineer

New York, NY Posted 23 days ago

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
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  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Watch your 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 service, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing Engineer to join our team in New York, NY office. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Job Responsibilities: As a Senior Plumbing 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 commissioning • Attend coordination meetings and job sites • Perform calculations under Senior Engineer/Designer • Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with client requirements and firm organization format and drawing standards • Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications) • Conducting peer reviews and provide QA/QC oversight • Perform code interpretation • Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and clients events This is a great opportunity for a Senior Plumbing 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 design. 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. • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience • Minimum of 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience in the Plumbing Design field • Experience with the latest version of REVIT is a must • A working knowledge of the various applications of fire suppression systems gained through both formal training (NFPA 99) and project experience • Solid knowledge of Mechanical / Plumbing trades, building codes, and drawings/documents • Detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers and the ability to make proper selections independently. • Ability to independently perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support design and estimate construction costs and evaluate the feasibility of construction • Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification, highly preferred Benefits: As a Senior Plumbing 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

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