Engineer I (ICT)

Syska Hennessy Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Training and professional development

PTO and transit/parking stipend

½ day work from home Fridays

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineering Graduate to join the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Group in Chicago. You will begin with the EDT program, learn from senior engineers, and contribute to CAD/BIM drafting, system designs, and coordination across disciplines.

The role emphasizes growth, hands‑on learning, and exposure to a global engineering practice. Our program supports professional development and provides a comprehensive benefits package in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a Winter 2026, Spring or Summer 2027 graduation.
• Knowledge in the latest version of MEP AutoCAD; REVIT experience is a plus.
• Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams on designs that are inspiring, demanding and highly collaborative.
• Enroll in the firmwide EDT program and participate in seminars.
• Conduct field inspections to determine existing conditions and assist with due diligence and reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and draft basic designs under supervision.
• Learn multidisciplinary designs and support drawing production and calculations.

Skills

Willing to learn

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Graduation Winter 2026 / Spring or Summer 2027

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

REVIT

MS Office

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 (ICT), architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We currently have an entry level opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Graduate to work with our Information Communication Technology (ICT) Group.

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:

• Enroll in the firmwide EDT program.
• Attend continuing education seminars on technical or professional enhancing topics.
• Conduct field inspections to determine existing conditions and coordinating new work and assisting Senior team members in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and working in close contact with the entire design team.
• Create basic designs under the direction of the senior team members, performing CAD/BIM drafting, equipment selections, systems calculations for a variety of projects and project sizes to begin to understand architectural engineering design and documentation.
• Begin to be cross trained in multidisciplinary designs and supporting design production of drawings, calculations, research, reports, analysis, and specification.
• Have a basic understanding of network connectivity, LAN, WAN fundamentals and other ICT trades fundamentals.
• Have a basic understanding of Wi‑Fi infrastructure, WAPs, controllers. Learning and mastering drawing organization and company standards.
• 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.

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 Computer Science 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 of 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 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.

Chicago Pay Range

$65,168 - $92,751 USD