BMS/Smart Building Engineer III
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineer
Overview
Locations:
Chicago, IL;
Richmond, VA;
New York, NY. We are a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in highly technical smart and mission-critical buildings with sustainably designed high-performance mechanical and electrical systems. We are seeking a performance-driven, highly motivated BMS/Smart Building Engineer / Consultant II-IV for our Richmond or Chicago office and New York, NY office.
Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and engaging social events. This role focuses on advancing intelligent and sustainable facilities with a view toward converged networks and IoT technology to promote occupant wellness. The role will collaborate with the national ICT/BMS team to grow Syska services by pursuing new business opportunities and leveraging the firm’s holistic smart technology-centric competitive edge.
Job Responsibilities- As a mid-level BMS Engineer, build controls designs and support project execution on assigned projects under the supervision of a BMS design lead.
- Prepare controls design drawings and integrated systems specifications for markets including Aviation, Critical Facilities, Financial, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Light Industry, and other active markets.
- Possibly travel to sites across the US and interface with internal clients at other Syska offices and client personnel at state-of-the-art facilities.
- Prepare BMS drawings, sequencing of operations, specifications, and perform system design calculations.
- Assist in selecting equipment for building systems and write reports.
- Provide project execution support including reviewing submittals and RFIs.
- Attend project meetings while interfacing with clients and contractors.
- Interface with internal PICs, PMs, site leaders, and practice area leaders.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing project design teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
- 18 months to 7+ years of experience in HVAC controls as a consultant, contractor, or HVAC engineer.
- Knowledge of HVAC/electrical instrumentation design and building control sequence of operations.
- Knowledge of building IT infrastructure.
- Effective team player with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication skills; recent industry publications (presentations, webinars, trade publications) are a plus.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is a plus but not required.
- Active involvement with ASHRAE, CABA, and other organizations is a plus.
- Robust medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Transit/parking stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year
EEO statement:
Syska Hennessy Group is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. We support equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
The salary range listed below is for this job posting and may vary based on location and candidate experience.
New York Pay Range: $90,851 - $136,277 USD
Chicago Pay Range: $90,851 - $136,277 USD
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