Senior Electrical 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 highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking a Senior 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 Senior 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
• 8+ 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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Roth 401(k) Option
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Flexible summer work schedules

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.

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