Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Mechanical Engineer II - IV
Design and coordinate mechanical systems for MEP projects using CAD/Revit
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Mechanical Engineer will create trade‑specific system designs, including CAD and Revit layouts, calculations, and coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines. Under senior guidance, you will ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of design work. As experience grows, you will tackle increasingly complex projects within a technical team. • Participate in trade organizations and deliver presentations. • Manage CAD/BIM and technical staff on assigned projects as directed. • Assist with employee performance reviews. • Estimate construction costs and assess feasibility using ROM. • Write engineering proposals under senior engineer or designer guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad management
- ▸bim coordination
- ▸system design
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸proposal writing
- ▸trade presentations
What You Bring
Candidates must be proficient in Revit for system layout and spatial coordination, and have a solid grasp of LEED principles. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 18 months to over seven years of MEP experience, and familiarity with AutoCAD MEP, calculation software, and MS Office are required. Project management experience, EIT certification, and a PE license are preferred, with LEED accreditation considered a plus. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. • 18 months to 7+ years of relevant MEP experience. • LEED accreditation (preferred). • Proficiency with the latest AutoCAD MEP and Revit versions. • Skilled in design/calculation software and Microsoft Excel and Word. • Understand proper system selection and applicable codes. • Demonstrated project management experience. • EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸leed
- ▸eit
- ▸project management
Benefits
Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. The schedule includes nine hours on‑site Monday through Thursday and a four‑hour remote workday on Friday, complemented by social events. Skills in mission‑critical, science‑technology, healthcare, and project management are a plus. Syska Hennessy provides a flexible benefits package that reflects respect for professional goals and personal priorities, including comprehensive health plans, a 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. Employees benefit from training, professional development incentives, Employee Resource Groups, and a transit/parking stipend. The firm promotes a diverse, equitable culture where individuals can own their work and advance their careers. The Chicago position offers a salary range of $83,401 to $125,102, commensurate with experience, skill set, and local cost of labor. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Training, professional development courses, and incentive bonuses. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups. • Competitive paid time off policy. • Transit/parking stipend and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time