Lead LSS CSU Engineer

Location: Clay, NY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $67.66–$87.83 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Lead Life Safety Systems (LSS) CSU Engineer serves as the senior technical authority and discipline lead for commissioning the fire and life safety systems required for safe occupancy, hazardous-material introduction, startup, and operation. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, validating, testing, and commissioning assigned LSS scope to demonstrate compliance with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, project specifications, Client requirements, approved sequences of operation, and operational objectives.

The LSS scope includes fire detection and alarm, fire suppression, smoke detection and smoke control, emergency communications and mass notification, Hazardous Gas Monitoring Systems (HGMS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), emergency power interfaces, occupant evacuation, and related life safety infrastructure. The engineer verifies system readiness and performs or manages functional and integrated testing of alarms, interlocks, cause-and-effect matrices, shutdown actions, ventilation responses, emergency power transfers, and interfaces with PSSS, building management, HVAC, security, and process control systems before systems are accepted for service.

Acting as the primary on-site technical lead for LSS commissioning, this position works closely with engineering, construction, QA/QC, EHS, Client Operations, vendors, equipment suppliers, the Commissioning Team, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). The role provides technical leadership throughout system turnover, FAT/SAT activities, integrated systems testing, deficiency resolution, regulatory inspections, acceptance documentation, and final handover to ensure the LSS scope is fully functional, code-compliant, documented, and ready to support safe occupancy and operation of the facility.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess the following leadership behaviors:

• Collaborate: Actively seeks out others' opinions and input and is open-minded to their views. Challenges others appropriately and is also open to being challenged on their own views.
• Communicate: Is effective at adapting their communication style appropriately to their audience, providing context and using the right tone and level of information.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes the customer's needs and puts these at the forefront of all interactions. Ensures that others within their team maintain this same approach.
• Deliver: Demonstrates making well thought out, timely decisions and prioritization that leads to successful outcomes. Includes the right people at the right time.
• Problem Solve: Accurately assesses a situation to find the best solution or way of working to resolve the issues. Is focused on creating a long-term fix rather than a short-term solution.
• Role Model: Contributes to the culture by inspiring and motivating others through their positive approach and attitude. Comes to work determined to do a good job, for themselves and for their team.

• Lead commissioning activities for fire and life safety systems from construction completion through startup and handover, coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and vendors throughout testing and commissioning.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, test scripts, integrated systems testing protocols, and acceptance criteria in alignment with project requirements.
• Manage functional performance testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting of fire alarm, clean agent suppression, sprinkler, foam, smoke control, emergency communication, and hazardous gas detection systems.
• Support integrated systems testing to validate interactions between fire protection, building management, process safety, HVAC, emergency power, and control systems.
• Verify compliance with applicable NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), NEC, local regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Review and interpret design documents, submittals, drawings, P&ID diagrams, control schematics, sequences of operation, and test results to ensure alignment with project requirements and operational intent.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, operations, vendors, owner representatives, and AHJs to resolve deficiencies and technical issues and achieve system acceptance; witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) as required.
• Ensure complete turnover documentation, test records, deficiency tracking, and final acceptance documentation are maintained and delivered, and ensure adherence to project safety requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Fire Alarm Systems (FAS), fire suppression systems (wet pipe, pre-action, deluge, clean agent), and smoke detection and smoke control systems.
• Hazardous Gas Monitoring Systems (HGMS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), mass notification, occupant evacuation and emergency response systems, and emergency power interfaces.
• Toxic, corrosive, pyrophoric, and flammable gas systems, and HPM (Hazardous Production Material) requirements.
• Familiarity with semiconductor facility standards, clean rooms, and critical power.
• Experience in commissioning or a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, or construction management; identifies owner's goals, needs, and expectations for building operation and function, and the associated commissioning responsibilities.
• Experience with commissioning software (Hexagon's Smart Completions) and/or digital software.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with a focus on mentorship and accountability, ideally leading a team on a jobsite.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for coordination with engineering, operations, and client teams, with demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

• Codes, Standards, and Regulations: NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm), NFPA 13 (Sprinklers), NFPA 20 (Fire Pumps), NFPA 25 (Inspection & Testing), NFPA 70 (NEC), and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
• Semiconductor-specific fire code requirements for Group H-5 occupancies.

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required; relevant experience may substitute (see Required Experience below).
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, OR 14–17 years of relevant work experience.

• 10–15 years of hands-on U.S. experience in fire construction, building life safety systems, or semiconductor facility management.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a privately held global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, with a project portfolio spanning more than 25,000 engagements across 160 countries on all seven continents. Operating across energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals markets, the organization works at a scale and complexity that is exceptional in its sector — building power plants, pipelines, airports, transit systems, defense facilities, and clean energy infrastructure. With a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews and 78 percent of employees recommending the company, the organization has earned genuine employee endorsement, with a 4.0-star rating for career opportunities — one of the highest in its sector. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, geotechnical engineers, field engineers, and nuclear and environmental remediation professionals who deliver landmark projects for national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies.

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18148 Industry: Engineering

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