Mechanical Engineer III - IV

Overview

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. We are a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III - IV to join our growing team in Richmond, VA
. The candidate should have significant mechanical design experience and a desire to help grow the team, manage, and develop junior mechanical engineers.

Our dynamic work environment provides an opportunity to advance your engineering career with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, a competitive compensation package, and a flexible work schedule. Typically, in-office Monday to Thursday for 9 hours and Friday remotely for 4 hours, along with social events, contributes to an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

As a Mechanical Engineer III - IV you will represent the Firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will design large projects, prepare reports and specifications, and provide a high level of technical leadership.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist senior engineer and/or senior designer with project scheduling requirements, manpower requirements, and budgets.
• Assist with processing RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
• Begin to establish system applications, design, and operational parameters / sequences under direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer.
• Create basic designs, develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for various projects.
• Participate in / ensure / oversee QA/QC for your work and the work of others.
• Perform construction administration and field investigations, including field inspections and detailed inspection reports.
• Represent Syska Hennessy Group in interactions with internal design teams and external clients and consultants (owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.).
• Participate in trade organizations and prepare presentations.
• Manage CAD/BIM and other technical staff assigned to projects or tasks as directed.
• Assist with employee reviews as requested.
• Estimate construction costs and evaluate feasibility using ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude).
• Write engineering proposals under the direction of a senior engineer or senior designer.

Successful candidates should have a current EIT and/or PE registration as a Mechanical Engineer with a solid work history. The capability to fully design mechanical systems for various building types (commercial, mixed-use, mission-critical, life science, and R&D facilities) is a major plus for this role.

Additional requirements for the Senior Mechanical Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 3.5+ to 7+ years of experience in a consulting firm
• LEED AP accreditation, highly preferred
• Strong ability to coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and telecom teams, considering constructability and cost
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• EIT/FE required; PE preferred

Syska Hennessy Group offers a global environment with opportunities for growth. Our benefits package reflects respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The standard benefits include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental plans
• 401(k) with generous employer matching
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive PTO
• Transit/parking stipend
• ½ day work-from-home Fridays all year

Syska Hennessy Group is committed to diversity and equality in our workplace. We empower employees to own their work and development and strive to continually improve ourselves and the firm.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

The salary range listed below is for this job posting and may vary based on experience, skill sets, and cost of labor in the location.

$60,067 - $143,090 USD