Electrical Engineer I

Syskahennessy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,927 - 81,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Training and professional development courses

Dynamic Employee Resource Groups

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Transit/parking employer stipend

½ day work from home Fridays

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is offering an entry-level position for an Electrical Engineering Graduate in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team, contributing to innovative solutions while gaining hands-on experience in engineering designs, CAD drafting, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and be passionate about learning within a team environment. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, training opportunities, and a competitive salary ranging from $57,927 to $81,890.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering expected by Winter 2025, Spring or Summer 2026.
• Previous engineering internship preferred.
• FE and EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create basic designs under senior staff direction.
• Perform CAD/BIM drafting for various projects.
• Coordinate designs of other trades.
• Support design efforts for installations and upgrades.
• Assist engineers with construction site visits.

Skills

Team environment

Flexibility

Eager to learn

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Knowledge of MEP Auto CAD

REVIT experience

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

MEP Auto CAD

Design and calculation software

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 an Electrical Engineering Graduate.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to start your career. 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 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.

Some responsibilities include:

• Create basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer
• Learn drawing organization and company standards.
• Perform CAD/BIM-drafting for a variety of projects and project sizes to begin to understand architectural engineering design and documentation.
• Coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural, engineering/internal, and external) under the guidance of more senior technical staff
• Support the design and engineering efforts of systems for new installations, system retrofits, system replacement and system upgrades for a wide variety of projects and project types.
• Take ownership of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assignments.
• Assists 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.
• Attending our Engineering Development Program continuing education seminars on technical and 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 Electrical engineering with a graduation date of Winter 2025, Spring or Summer of 2026
• Previous engineering internship, a plus
• Knowledge of the latest version of MEP Auto CAD; REVIT experience is a plus.
• Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite
• FE and EIT preferred.

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

Salary: $57,927 – $81,890 USD (actual pay range commensurate with experience, skillsets and competencies).