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 services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer/Designer III to join our team in Chicago, IL.

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 Plumbing Designer/Engineer III, you will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing technical leadership in plumbing design. You will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establishing design standards and criteria for projects, preparing calculations, reports, and specifications
• Performing fire suppression system selection, preparing preliminary designs, and creating performance specifications
• Consulting on areas such as the preparation of existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports
• Producing drawings consistent with client requirements and standards
• Taking responsible charge for the projects you will manage
• Conducting business development activities as needed
• Participating in various trade organizations and preparing presentations
• Establishing project budgets and schedules
• Participating in the QA/QC process of completed work by staff
• Mentoring and training more junior staff
• Partner with Southeast leadership to assist with retaining and the recruitment of talent

Job Requirements

This is a great opportunity for a Plumbing Engineer/Designer II with Commercial, Institutional, and Large Infrastructure Design experience. The ideal candidate will also have design experience in Aviation and Healthcare. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via sketches and renderings. 

Additional requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience 
• Minimum of 3.5+ 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
• FE required

Benefits

As a Plumbing Engineer/Designer III 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments

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 services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer III - IV to join our Chicago, IL office.  As a Supervising Engineer, you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team.

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.

As an Electrical Engineer III, you will be responsible for providing trade-specific system design: layout, calculations (utilizing appropriate software), and coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural, engineering / internal, and external)

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participates in various trade organizations and prepare presentations.
• As appropriate, manages CAD/BIM and other technical staff that is assigned for particular project or task as directed by the senior engineer and/or senior designer.
• Assists with employee reviews as requested.
• Estimates construction costs and to evaluate feasibility of construction using ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude)
• Writes engineering proposals under the direction of a senior engineer or senior designer for projects

Someone with a history of working with Critical Facilities projects would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical discipline is required.
• 3.5+ to 7+ years of relevant experience in the MEP field
• EIT certification is required
• PE is preferred or alternate certification (Plbg – CPD, BMS – CEM, FLS – NICET & NFPA).
• Demonstrates ability to make proper system selections with/without supervision of senior designer/senior engineer.
• Demonstrates ability to understand the work of the other trades.
• Exhibits thorough understanding of applying LEED principles to building design.
• Possesses expertise in trade specific design and calculation software.
• Possesses good dispute resolution skills.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge to prepare red marks for CAD personnel to pick-up knowledge to read, review and evaluate floor plans, sections and elevations and visualize three-dimensional space in building construction.

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthers 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 of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

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 and make them safe. We are seeking an experienced ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer to join our team in our corporate office located in either New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL or Charlotte, NC.

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 is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities:

As an ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer, you will design critical radio systems including FDNY Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), Emergency Responder Radio Enhancement/Coverage Systems (ERRCS) and In-Building Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems as well as 2-Way Commercial Radio Systems and Wi-Fi Systems.  

As an ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer, you will be involved in the entire project life cycle through all phases of design and construction administration working with architects and all MEP disciplines to ensure a well-coordinated design.  Critical radio design projects will involve office buildings, warehouses, data centers, transportation hubs, and institutions including major universities as well as hospitals in the New York metropolitan area as well as across the continental United States. 

This dynamic role will involve consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop RF designs, manage junior engineers in the process.
• Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with AHJ and client requirements as well as Syska format and drawing standards.
• Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications).
• Conduct peer reviews and QA/QC oversight.
• Attend coordination meetings and job site walk-thru.
• Perform code interpretation.
• Interface with Code Authorities and AHJ Representatives
• Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and client events.

This is a great opportunity for an ICT Senior Consultant – RF Engineer with a large variety of facility types including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Storage and Governmental buildings experience, as well as experience in critical facilities such as hospitals and data centers. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of the code and technologies that apply to Critical Radio Systems used by First Responders as well as Cellular Systems for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications.  Experience in ARCS, ERRCS, Wi-Fi, In-Building Cellular DAS and LMR a must.  In addition, experience in Project Design Life-Cycle (SD, DD, CD, Bidding, CA) also mandated. 

Engineer requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of RF Engineering experience
• Knowledge of IFC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes is preferred.
• NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Design Technician Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Current P.E., or ability to obtain within 2-4 years of hire.
• 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 environment.
• Open to traveling to various project locales.
• Experience in using AutoCAD and REVIT to develop designs.
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation.
• Knowledge of active RF systems including traditional, RF Over Fiber and EAP based systems.
• Experience designing Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems (ERRCS) and/or FDNY Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS).
• Working knowledge of iBwave (Level 1 Certificate minimum)
• FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL)
• Working knowledge of applicable UL and NFPA Standards
• 4-year Engineering Degree in Electrical or RF Engineering
• Ability to design In-Building UHF (LMR) 2-Way Commercial Radia Systems inclusive of Distributed Antenna System
• Ability to design In-Building Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Ability to manage junior RF Engineering staff
• Ability to write proposals
• Large Project Management Experience
• Ability to confidently present and sell RF Engineering Services
• Knowledge and experience with the Architectural Design Process including the requirements of and progression through key phases
  • Schematic Design (Initial Concepts/Layouts/Basis of Design)
  • Design Development (Refining Initial Concepts/Layouts/Basis of Design/Specification Development)
  • Construction Documents (Final Technical Drawings/Specifications)
  • Bidding/Leveling (Contractor Assessment)
  • Construction Administration (Site Inspections/Project Meetings/RFI Response/Shop Drawing Submittal Review/Commissioning)
  • Close Out

Benefits:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthering 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 of 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 Environments

Watch your commissioning expertise 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 currently seeking a performance-driven, motivated Senior - Supervising Electrical Commissioning Agent. This role will be based in either our Headquarters in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL or Washington, DC. 

You will demonstrate your engineering skills and by leveraging the firm’s technology centric competitive edge you will work with design engineers, vendors, contractors, and client personnel to design, test, make operational, optimize, and validate Electrical systems in multiple 24x7 mission critical plants, pharmaceutical, healthcare, power generation or similar environments. 

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your commissioning career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. 

Job Responsibilities 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior - Supervising Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on commissioning and testing experience across a wide range of building electrical systems. This role requires an expert-level understanding of power distribution, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, grounding, and electrical protection systems, as well as demonstrated proficiency with field testing tools and procedures. Experience with SKM, Arc Flash studies, and power system modeling is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and execute commissioning activities for electrical building systems, including but not limited to:
  • Power distribution systems (medium voltage and low voltage)
  • Emergency and standby power systems (generators, ATS, UPS)
  • Lighting and lighting control systems
  • Fire alarm interfaces and life-safety electrical components
  • Grounding and bonding systems
  • Protective relays and switchgear
• Perform hands-on field testing using industry-standard equipment such as:
  • Power quality meters (PQM)
  • Infrared (IR) cameras
  • Multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools
  • Circuit analyzers and load banks
• Develop and execute functional performance test procedures and commissioning plans.
• Review electrical design documents, submittals, and shop drawings for commissioning considerations and compliance.
• Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot system performance issues, and work collaboratively with contractors and design teams to develop corrective actions.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, issues logs, and close-out packages.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and field technicians.
• Participate in project meetings, coordinate with stakeholders, and communicate status updates.
• Support the development of commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices.
• (Optional) Contribute to SKM studies, Arc Flash analyses, and power system modeling as needed.

Job Requirements 

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of electrical commissioning experience with hands-on testing of building electrical systems, a strong understanding of NETA testing principles, and proficiency using tools such as PQMs, IR cameras, and meters. SKM and Arc Flash experience is a plus. Your technical strengths must be complemented by self-motivation, relationship building skills, and effective communication skills. 

Commissioning Engineer requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• 10+ - 12+ years of electrical commissioning or NETA-level testing experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of NETA testing principles and familiarity with NETA ATS/MTS procedures.
• Proven hands-on field testing experience across a wide range of electrical systems.
• Proficient with PQMs, IR cameras, multimeters, and other testing tools.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and related standards.
• SKM, Arc Flash, and power system modeling experience is a strong plus.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform fieldwork in active construction environments.

Benefits 

As a Commissioning 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 the commissioning 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments. 

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 AutoCAD/BIM Digital Designer II - IV to join our team in Chicago, IL.

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 CAD/BIM Digital Designer II- IV, you will draft, convert, produce, and edit plans for drawings and other CAD/BIM generated products.

Digital Designer responsibilities:

• Produce setup drawings/sheets/views consistent with instruction, guidelines, and CAD/BIM standards.
• Modify Architectural CAD/BIM files for use in MEP design drawings (clean-up, audit, reference, basic troubleshoot.
• Draft/generate redlines for plans, diagrams, and schedule drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit from redlined drawings
• Provide design assistance and calculations to Designers and Engineers
• Produce drawings/projects consistent with instruction, guidelines, and CAD/BIM standards
• Modify Architectural CAD/BIM files for use in MEP design drawings (clean-up, audit, reference, troubleshooting)
• Review BIM models for coordination using Revit and Navisworks
• Support the BIM manager in setting up Revit templates, family creation, and staff support
• Prepare projects for client submissions
• Assist with the management of Revit files and projects

Job Requirements

This is a great opportunity for a CAD/BIM Digital Designer with experience working with AutoCAD and REVIT MEP. To succeed in this role, you will need effective organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload and be a team player with strong communication skills.

Additional requirements:

• Associate's degree or completion of trade school or equivalent formal training
• 1 years to 10 years of working experience with an MEP firm in a CAD/BIM role
• Knowledge of drawings to understand red marks
• Able to read floor plans, sections, and elevations
• Possess basic drafting skills
• Experience with manipulating and receiving various file formats
• Available to work necessary hours in order to meet project deadlines
• Familiar with at least one: Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing trades
• Experience with the MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Reader

Benefits

As a CAD/BIM Digital Designer with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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 of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

 Syska Hennessy Group – Creating Exceptional Environments

Let’s Work Together!

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 services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking a Supervising Electrical Engineer to join our Chicago, IL office.  As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for providing trade-specific system design: layout (mark-ups as well as self-performed production utilizing CAD/BIM), calculations (utilizing appropriate software), and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades.

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 Supervising Electrical Engineer, you will direct and lead the design team of a wide number of projects.  Review for the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned as well as the work assigned to others and learn both the technical and operational issues from the supervising designers and engineers.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assume responsible charge for the overall economic wellbeing of the assigned projects.
• Conduct business development activities.
• Conducts due diligence reports that comply with group and company standards and procedures. Establishes design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Designs large projects, prepares reports and specifications, and provides a very high level of technical leadership.
• Establishes project budgets and schedules.
• Networks within SHG and outside.
• Participates in QA/QC process of completed work by staff.
• Performs “Engineer of Record” duties for projects. 
• Performs calculations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout, field investigation, and construction administration.
  • Performs staff resource management and review.
• Produces drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Provides consulting engineering services including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Represents Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.
• Take responsible charge for the project for his/her discipline, addressing any E & O issues.

Job Requirements

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical discipline
• 12+ years of relevant experience in the MEP industry.
• PE is required.
• Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience, required, as you will have a very strong technical role

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthers 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 of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and 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 Environments

Let’s Work Together!

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 services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL 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/Fire Protection 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 Supervising 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 client's events

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection 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 Plumbing 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 desired; 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 discipline.
• Minimum of 8-10 years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System design.
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes required
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm or Fire Protection systems, preferred, or ability to obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Multistate licensure is preferred, or ability to obtain within 2-4 years of hire
• 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, challenging environment
• Open to travel to various project locales and meet project deadlines.
• Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs required - strong technical role
• Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation
• CPD required, PE preferred.

Benefits:

As a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments

Senior Mechanical Engineer 

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 services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL – specializing in Critical Facilities or Healthcare. Your experience working in a consulting firm on mission critical projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from our Boston, MA office, you will contribute to the design of major projects from Data center engineering design across all sectors from markets around the world.

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 Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for creating basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer, develop specifications, system narratives and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects 
• Supervising preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions 
• Maintaining interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants 
• Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc. 
• Supervising construction administrative duties such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing bulletins and addenda, etc. 
• Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations 
• Participate in and contribute to business unit Technical Leadership Committee 
• Assist Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution 
• 8+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry 
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• PE required
• Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience required, as you will have a very strong technical role. 

Benefits

As an employee 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

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 services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II - IV to join our team in Chicago, IL. 

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.  Mission Critical, Science + Technology, Healthcare and Project Management skills a plus.

Job Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer II - IV, you will be responsible for providing trade specific system design: layout (utilizing both CAD and REVIT); calculations (utilizing appropriate software); and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering / internal and external) under the guidance of more senior technical staff.  Must take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assigned to you.  Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participates in various trade organizations and prepare presentations.
• As appropriate, manages CAD/BIM and other technical staff that is assigned for particular project or task as directed by the senior engineer and/or senior designer.
• Assists with employee reviews as requested.
• Estimates construction costs and to evaluate feasibility of construction using ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude)
• Writes engineering proposals under the direction of a senior engineer or senior designer for projects

Job Requirements

Successful candidates for the Mechanical Engineer role should have the ability to use REVIT for system layout and spatial coordination of the production of detailed drawings. Someone who exhibits a basic understanding of the practical application of LEED principles to our building designs would be a good fit for this dynamic role. History of working with projects such as Aviation, Federal, Healthcare, Commercial, and Mission Critical.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 18 months - 7+ years of relevant experience in the MEP field
• LEED accreditation, preferred
• Latest version of AutoCAD MEP and REVIT required
• Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Excel and Word
• Possesses a basic understanding of proper system selection
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of applicable codes
• EIT required PE preferred.

Benefits

As an employee of Syska Hennessy, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, 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 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 includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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 of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

Vertical Transportation Consultant

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 services, we specialize in Vertical Transportation, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Information and Communication Technology, Architectural Lighting, and Commissioning. We are seeking a Vertical Transportation Consultant to join our team in our Syska Hennessy offices including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, CA, Dallas TX, Chicago IL or Boston MA offices. The role and responsibilities are focused on but not limited to those markets.  You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills and vertical transportation experience on a wide range of projects and assume a leadership position as you expand an existing external client base.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in the pursuit and design of international projects.

Job Responsibilities

As a Vertical Transportation Consultant, you will collaborate with our national Vertical Transportation team and manage the design and engineering of vertical transportation systems for a variety of projects (aviation, healthcare, education, commercial) for offices. You will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team (i.e., system design and project development).

Additional responsibilities include:

• Work in close contact with the entire design team to maintain interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants
• Monitor all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc.
• Prepare proposals and administering project contracts between Syska and the client,
• Assume responsible charge for the overall economic well-being of the assigned projects
• Participate in QA/QC process of completed work by staff
• Prepare vertical transportation analysis and perform system design calculations
• Select equipment for use in building systems and write reports
• Market capabilities both to internal and external clients

Job Requirements

Successful candidates for the Vertical Transportation Consultant role should have the ability to oversee entire team and coordinate design and engineering of vertical transportation system. Someone who exhibits a basic understanding of the practical application of Vertical Transportation principals to our building designs would be a good fit for this dynamic role. History of working with Aviation, Healthcare, Education and Commercial projects.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree in from an Accredited Institution
• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in the Vertical Transportation field
• Familiarity with latest version of PDF (Bluebeam and/or Adobe) MS Excel and Word required
• Experience in elevator traffic analysis, design, and calculation software
• Possess basic understanding of proper system selection
• Exhibit thorough understanding of applicable codes
• Project management experience

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy, 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 includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

(SME) Subject Matter Expert - Mechanical – Part-time

Do you have 20+ years of experience in the MEP Engineering business as a mechanical engineer and are looking for a part time position to pass your knowledge down to future generations.  We have the perfect opportunity for you.  This position is very flexible with schedule and working arrangements.  

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. 

We are seeking a Technical Manager-I to join our team in any of our US. Office locations or remote.  As a Technical Manager – Mechanical, you will be responsible for updating mechanical content for our Knowledge Den and Syska’s technical standards and specifications.

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 is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Technical Manager, you will provide your technical knowledge and produce mechanical standards as part of Syska Expert Teams and Knowledge Den.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Creating Technical Content for our Knowledge Management Database called the Knowledge Den
• Creating/Updating the Company’s Specifications
• Creating/Updating the Company’s Standard Details
• Creating/Updating firmwide Calculation Spreadsheets
• Training / Mentoring Junior Engineers
• Helping our software engineers develop Copilot for Knowledge Den

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 15+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
• Part-time position – Less than 20 hours a week.

Benefits

As an employee 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.

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 services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. 

We are seeking a Technical Manager I to join our team in Chicago, IL. As Technical Manager, you will provide management review and control over multiple units of engineering work, (usually integrates several specialized areas of engineering to serve a business segment or directs a single specialization serving several business units) including development of projects, structures, or processes as part of a major engineering program. This position corresponds to the practice area portion of matrix organization currently Critical Facilities (CF), BET, FMCX and ICT

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 Technical Manager I, you will be providing overall review and control over multiple engineering projects in the market sector.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Improving overall technical execution.
• Improving/developing technical approach to Critical Facilities Market Sector.
• Having a strong participation in Expert Teams to coordinate with other technical leaders’ development of the general technical standards.
• Supporting the RM (Resource Manager) in recruiting the best technical talent.
• Building relationships with technical vendors.
• Developing technical preeminence.
• Conducting team technical training.
• Ensuring technical quality on projects.
• Ensuring smart technical concepts are used on major projects.
• Developing the technical QA (Quality Assurance) process.
• Participating extensively on projects.
• Writing technical white papers and speaking at technical conferences.
• Effectively using the QA (Quality Assurance) process: for proactive development of processes

Job Requirements

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration and must have Healthcare design experience. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Healthcare, Federal, Critical Facilities, Commercial, and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 10+ years of Project Management experience
• 12+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
• 8 years of supervisory experience
• PE required

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and 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 plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, 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 of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments