Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lead design & engineering of electrical systems for major projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a senior engineer you will lead design teams, review work for completeness, accuracy and timeliness, and assume responsibility for the economic wellbeing of assigned projects. You will conduct business development, prepare due‑diligence and feasibility reports, establish design standards, budgets and schedules, and participate in QA/QC processes. Additional duties include Engineer‑of‑Record responsibilities, calculations, equipment selection, system layout, field investigation, construction administration, staff resource management, and client representation. • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary design teams on electrical projects. • Manage project budgets, schedules, and economic performance. • Perform engineering calculations, equipment selection, system layout, and construction administration. • Produce CAD/BIM drawings and specifications meeting client standards. • Conduct business development, due‑diligence, and feasibility studies. • Serve as Engineer of Record and oversee QA/QC processes. • Represent the firm with clients, contractors, architects, and project stakeholders. • Provide flexible work schedule: 9‑hour office days Mon‑Thu and 4‑hour remote Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸budget management
- ▸engineering calculations
- ▸cad/bim drawings
- ▸business development
- ▸qa/qc oversight
What You Bring
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical engineering, at least eight years of MEP experience, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Hands‑on design expertise and strong CAD/Revit skills are essential for this highly technical role. • Require B.S. in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical Engineering, 8+ years MEP experience, PE license, and advanced CAD/Revit proficiency.
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸revit
- ▸cad
- ▸mep
- ▸8+ years
- ▸mechanical eng
Benefits
Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. The schedule is flexible, with a four‑day office presence (Monday‑Thursday, 9 hours) and a half‑day remote work on Friday, complemented by social events. Syska Hennessy Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, paid time off, transit/parking stipend, and professional development courses and incentive bonuses. Employees enjoy half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round and a collaborative culture that promotes diversity, equity and continuous learning. The Chicago salary range for this position is $95,911 – $143,867 USD, with actual pay commensurate with experience, skill set and location. • Offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, transit/parking stipend, and professional development incentives.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time