Senior Mechanical Engineer

Syskahennessy; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,953 - 152,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Training and professional development

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work from home Fridays

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in San Diego to lead diverse healthcare projects. With a minimum of 8 years’ consulting experience and a PE license, you'll work closely with clients and project teams, ensuring designs meet high standards.

The role offers competitive pay ($104,953–$152,430) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching. Strong skills in project management and coordination are essential, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Current PE registration as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a consulting firm.
• 3+ years of supervisory or project manager experience.
• LEED AP accreditation is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Firm in all interactions with clients and project teams.
• Design large projects and prepare reports and specifications.
• Develop sustainable mechanical solutions and produce detailed drawings.
• Oversee production of drawings and maintain client standards.
• Establish design standards and project budgets.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Project management

Team coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in San Diego. Your experience working in a consulting firm on healthcare projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from either our Los Angeles or San Diego offices, you will contribute to the design of major projects from both inpatient and outpatient healthcare engineering design across all phases from around the world. You will be part of a large team of over 100 engineers nationally with a wealth of experience, so this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it’s everything you’ll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Mission Critical, Science + Technology, Healthcare, and Project Management experience a plus.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical 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 designing large projects, preparing reports and specifications, and providing a high level of technical leadership.

• Providing consulting services, including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports
• Develop sustainable mechanical solutions, producing concepts and detailed drawings
• Overseeing the production of drawings consistent with client requirements and standards
• Coordinating with design team, owner, and contractors
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• Preparation of proposals and administering project contracts between SHG and the client, including add service agreements
• Conducting business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing presentations
• Establishing project budgets and schedules
• Participating in QA/QC process of completed work by staff
• Performing staff resource management and review

Job Requirements

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration as a Mechanical Engineer with a solid and stable work track record. The capability to fully design mechanical systems for various building types—both commercial and mixed-use, as well as mission critical, life science and R&D facilities—would be a major plus and good fit for this dynamic role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm
• 3+ year supervisory, Project manager experience
• LEED AP accreditation, highly preferred
• Strong ability to coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and telecom disciplines, as well as constructability and cost
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• PE required

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
• Half day work from home Fridays all year long

Salary Range

California Pay range: $104,953—$152,430 USD