Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Mechanical Engineer I
Entry-level mechanical engineer supporting design, drafting, and field work in MEP projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As an entry‑level engineer you will support our engineering teams on inspiring, demanding, and highly collaborative designs, learning from senior staff while contributing to innovative solutions and client satisfaction. You will share responsibility for delivering complete and accurate work and will participate in the Engineering Development Program (EDT) training sessions. Key duties include creating basic designs, organizing drawings according to company standards, and performing CAD/BIM drafting. You will also coordinate with other trades, support system design for new installations and retrofits, ensure completeness and timeliness of assignments, assist with field investigations, and attend EDT training and seminars. • Create basic designs under senior guidance • Organize drawings following company standards • Perform CAD/BIM drafting for various project sizes • Coordinate designs with architectural and engineering trades • Support system design for new installations, retrofits, and upgrades • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assignments • Assist engineers with field investigations and site visits • Participate in Engineering Development Program (EDT) training sessions • Attend continuing education seminars on technical and professional topics
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad drafting
- ▸bim modelling
- ▸design coordination
- ▸system design
- ▸drawing management
- ▸field investigation
What You Bring
The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, can work independently when needed, and is eager to learn. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (graduating Winter 2025 – Summer 2026) is required, and previous engineering internship experience is a plus. Proficiency with the latest MEP AutoCAD, Revit (a plus), design and calculation software, and the MS Office Suite is expected. Holding an FE or EIT certification is preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (graduating Winter 2025 – Summer 2026) • Prior engineering internship experience (preferred) • Proficiency with latest MEP AutoCAD; Revit experience a plus • Skilled in design/calculation software and MS Office Suite • FE or EIT certification preferred
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸fe/eit
- ▸internship
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, a diverse workforce, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and fun social events. These elements combine to create an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career start. Syska Hennessy is committed to developing engineers into technical experts and versatile leaders through its Engineer Development Program (EDT), which provides accelerated technical and business training and mentorship. Full‑time employees receive a flexible benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, professional development courses and incentive bonuses, Employee Resource Groups, generous PTO, a transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. The salary range for this position in California is $61,350 – $92,167 USD, with actual compensation based on experience, skill set, and local labor costs. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) plan with generous employer match • Professional development courses and incentive bonuses • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups • Competitive paid time off policy • Transit/parking stipend • Half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round • Participation in the Engineer Development Program (EDT) mentorship
Work Environment
Office Full-Time