Supervising Electrical Designer

Syska Hennessy Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer%

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in Chicago, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer IV to join our team. The role focuses on trade-specific system design, layout, calculations, and cross-trade coordination within a dynamic project environment.

The candidate will supervise CAD/BIM staff, support employee reviews, and help prepare proposals. A strong LEED understanding and experience with critical facilities are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical discipline is required.
• 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 read, review and evaluate floor plans, sections and elevations and visualize three-dimensional space in building construction.

Responsibilities

• Provides trade-specific system design: layout, calculations, and coordination with other trades.
• Manages CAD/BIM and other technical staff assigned to projects.
• Assists with employee reviews as requested.
• Estimates construction costs and evaluates feasibility using ROM.
• Writes engineering proposals under direction of a senior engineer or senior designer.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

MEP coordination

CAD/BIM management

Project supervision

Client interaction

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Plumbing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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 highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer 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 IV, 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.
• 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.

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/parking programMonthly business phone stipend
• Work from home Fridays

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.

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