Electrical Engineer II - IV

Syskahennessy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,684 - 125,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Transit/parking stipend

Professional development courses

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer II - IV to join the Chicago office. In this role, you will supervise project teams and coordinate various engineering tasks while ensuring efficient system design and compliance with industry standards.

As an Electrical Engineer, having critical facilities project experience is vital to thrive in our dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1.5 to 7+ years of experience in MEP field.
• Experience managing and coordinating projects is a plus.
• Ability to visualize 3D space in building construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide system design including layout and calculations.
• Supervise and coordinate project tasks.
• Estimate construction costs and feasibility.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Critical Facilities experience

System selections

LEED principles

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical

EIT certification

PE certification preferred

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

Trade specific design 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 highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II - 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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements

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.
• 1.5+ 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.

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

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.

Chicago Pay Range

$71,684 — $125,107 USD