Syska Hennessy Group

Syska Hennessy Group

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Electrical Engineer IV

Lead electrical engineer overseeing design, calculations, coordination, and team on MEP projects.

Chicago, Illinois, United States
83k - 120k USD
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Office Full-Time

About the Role

• Design trade‑specific electrical systems, including layout, calculations, and coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines. • Manage CAD/BIM models and supervise technical staff assigned to projects. • Participate in trade organizations and deliver presentations on project topics. • Assist with employee performance reviews as requested. • Estimate construction costs and evaluate feasibility using Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) analysis. • Prepare engineering proposals under the direction of senior staff. • Select appropriate systems and understand the work of other trades without constant supervision. • Resolve disputes effectively and create CAD red‑marks for detailed review. • Join dynamic Employee Resource Groups within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • electrical design
  • cad management
  • cost estimation
  • proposal prep
  • system selection
  • dispute resolution

What You Bring

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical engineering. • Bring 7+ years of MEP experience, preferably on critical facilities projects. • Maintain EIT certification; PE or related certifications (e.g., CPD, CEM, NICET) are preferred. • Apply LEED principles to building design and demonstrate expertise in design/calculation software.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • mep experience
  • 7+ years
  • eit
  • pe
  • leed

Benefits

The dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—nine hours in the office Monday‑Thursday and a four‑hour remote day on Friday—plus regular social events. The role provides a salary range of $83,401 to $120,102, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. • Receive robust medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance coverage. • Participate in a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Access training, professional development courses, and incentive bonuses. • Enjoy flexible paid time off, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

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