Electrical Engineering I

Syska Hennessy Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 84,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Training & professional development
Diversity groups & employee resource
Paid time off (PTO)
Transit/parking stipend
Half-day Fridays work from home

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineering Graduate for our Chicago office. The role supports senior engineers on innovative projects in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in CAD/REVIT drafting, MEP design, and cross-trade coordination while participating in our Engineer Development Training (EDT) program. Recent graduates joining the EDT program can expect mentoring from senior engineers, structured training, and exposure

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with graduation Winter 2026, Spring or Summer 2027.
  • Knowledge of latest MEP AutoCAD; REVIT experience a plus.
  • Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite.
  • E.I.T. or FE preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create basic designs under guidance of senior engineer.
  • Learn drawing organization and company standards.
  • Perform CAD/REVIT drafting for a variety of projects.
  • Coordinate with other trades under guidance of senior staff.
  • Support design and engineering efforts for new installations, retrofits, replacements, upgrades.
  • Take ownership of completeness, accuracy and timeliness of work.
  • Assist engineers with field investigations and site visits.
  • Participate in EDT program trainings and activities.
  • Attend continuing education seminars.

Skills

Teamwork
MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (MEP)
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 an Electrical Engineering Graduate.

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 scheduleMonday 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 entry level engineer, you will support our engineering teams working toward 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.
  • Learn drawing organization and company standards
  • Perform CAD/REVIT drafting for a variety of projects and project sizes to begin to understand architectural engineering design and documentation.
  • Coordinate 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.
  • Assist 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 Electrical engineering, or Architectural Engineering with a graduation date of Winter 2026, Spring or Summer of 2027
  • Knowledge of the latest version of MEP Auto CAD; REVIT experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite
  • E.I.T. or FE preferred.

As an employee at 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.

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 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.

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.

Chicago Pay Range

$55,847 - $83,771 USD

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