Junior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - EDT Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Engineering Development Program (EDT)

Training and professional development

Professional development incentiveBon•

Dynamic Employee Resource Groups

Transit/parking employer stipend

½ day work from home Fridays all year

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineering Graduate specializing in Plumbing/Fire Protection in Chicago. You will support engineering teams, learn from senior staff, and contribute to designing innovative solutions across projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with18 graduation window, familiarity with MEP AutoCAD and REVIT, and an interest in CAD/BIM/drafting within a collaborative environment. EDT program training is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical engineering with a graduation date 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 our Engineering Development Program continuing education seminars on technical and professional enhancing topics.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

REVIT

MS Office

Job description

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineering Graduate specializing in Plumbing/Fire Protection in Chicago. You will support engineering teams, learn from senior staff, and contribute to designing innovative solutions across projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with18 graduation window, familiarity with MEP AutoCAD and REVIT, and an interest in CAD/BIM/drafting within a collaborative environment. EDT program training is offered.