Commissioning Agent I

Syska Hennessy Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Training & professional development

Paid time off

Transit/parking stipend

½ day work from home Fridays

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group, a global engineering leader, invites recent graduates to join our Commissioning and Facility Management Division as a Mechanical Engineering Graduate. You’ll work on design-support tasks and learn from seasoned engineers in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

In this entry-level role you’ll help with pre-functional checklists, site observations, report writing, and EDT program trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering completed or expected by Winter 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027.
• Experience with MEP AutoCAD; REVIT is a plus.
• Knowledge of design and calculation software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with designs that are inspiring and highly collaborative.
• Develop and administer pre-function checklists and perform functional testing of low-level systems.
• Support field investigations and construction site visits for project coordination meetings.
• Attend EDT program training sessions and participate in ongoing seminars for professional growth.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MEP AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

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 currently have an entry level opportunity for aMechanical Engineering Graduate. This role will be with our Commissioning and Facility Management Division.

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’s everything you’ll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities:

As an entry level engineer, you will support our engineering teams working towards our designs that are inspiring, demanding and highly collaborative. You will learn from others, and they will expect to learn from you. You will share in the responsibility, rewards and recognition of producing truly innovative solutions and complete client satisfaction. The pace is fast, and the camaraderie is close.

Some responsibilities include:

• Progress and other report writing
• Developing and administering pre-functional checklists
• Performing functional testing of low-level systems with test scripts created by others (VAV's, Unit Heater's, Lighting Controls, Circuit Verification, RPP's)
• Proactively problem identification and resolution
• Taking ownership of completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assignmentsAssisting engineers with field investigations and construction site visits to observe and attend project coordination meetings
• Participate and regularly attend the EDT program training sessions and support activities that are part of the EDT program
• Attend all other continuing education seminars on technical or professional enhancing topics

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and be flexible enough to work independently where needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to learn and will expand their knowledge and hands on experience by challenging themselves and using the highly technical resources around them.

Additional job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering with a graduation date of Winter 2026 , Spring or Summer of 2027
• Knowledge in the latest version of MEP Auto CAD; REVIT experience is a plus
• Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite

As an employee with Syska Hennessy, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to be 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.

Our Company is committed to developing engineers into respected technical experts and versatile business leaders through our Engineer Development Program (EDT).

About the EDT Program

Recent graduates interested in our Engineering Development Training (EDT) program can expect to participate in an accelerated, but thorough training curriculum. This curriculum will teach not only the technical aspects of our profession, but industry specific business aspects as well. Our senior engineers will work closely with each participant to foster a strong mentor/apprentice relationship.

This time-honored program is a trademark of Syska’s commitment to the development and education of young engineers through mentoring and technical training.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide our full-time employees 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.

Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

New York Pay Range

$72,408 - $102,613 USD

Can you provide proof of authorization to work for any employer in the United States? Proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States is a condition of employment. * Select...

As set forth in Syska Hennessy Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.