Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Electrical Engineer I
Entry-level electrical engineer supporting design, drafting, and coordination on MEP projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role, you will support engineering teams on innovative and collaborative designs, taking ownership of tasks and contributing to client satisfaction. Responsibilities include drafting, coordination with other trades, and assisting with field investigations while adhering to company standards. • Create basic designs under senior guidance. • Learn drawing organization and company standards. • Perform CAD/BIM drafting for various project sizes. • Coordinate designs with other trades under senior supervision. • Support design and engineering of new installations, retrofits, replacements, and upgrades. • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assignments. • Assist engineers with field investigations and site visits. • Participate in EDT program training sessions and related activities. • Attend Engineering Development Program continuing education seminars.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad drafting
- ▸design coordination
- ▸field investigation
- ▸engineering support
- ▸quality assurance
What You Bring
Ideal candidates thrive in team settings, can work independently when needed, and are eager to learn. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (graduating 2025‑2026), strong CAD/REVIT skills, proficiency in design software and MS Office, and preferably an engineering internship, FE or EIT certification. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (graduating Winter 2025–Summer 2026). • Prior engineering internship (preferred). • Proficiency with latest MEP AutoCAD; REVIT experience is a plus. • Skilled in design and calculation software and MS Office Suite. • FE or EIT certification preferred.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸fe
- ▸eit
- ▸ms office
Benefits
The company offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. Employees work on‑site Monday‑Thursday for nine hours and remotely on Friday for four hours, complemented by social events and flexible scheduling. Selected graduates will join the Engineering Development Training (EDT) program, which provides accelerated technical and business education, mentorship from senior engineers, and ongoing professional development seminars. Syska Hennessy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, employee resource groups, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day remote work on Fridays. The Washington, DC position pays between $58,950 and $88,425, commensurate with experience. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) plan with generous employer match. • Training and professional development courses. • Professional development incentive bonuses. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups. • Competitive paid time off policy. • Transit/parking stipend. • Half‑day work‑from‑home on Fridays year‑round.
Work Environment
Hybrid