Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Washington, D.C. Your experience working in a consulting firm on healthcare projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from either our Los Angeles or San Diego offices, you will contribute to the design of major projects from both inpatient and outpatient healthcare engineering design across all phases from around the world.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for designing large projects, preparing reports and specifications, and providing a high level of technical leadership.

• Providing consulting services, including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports
• Develop sustainable mechanical solutions, producing concepts and detailed drawings
• Overseeing the production of drawings consistent with client requirements and standards
• Coordinating with design team, owner, and contractors
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• Preparation of proposals and administering project contracts between SHG and the client, including Add Service Agreements
• Conducting business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing presentations
• Establishing project budgets and schedules
• Participating in QA/QC process of completed work by staff
• Performing staff resource management and review

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration as a Mechanical Engineer with a solid and stable work track record. The capability to fully design mechanical systems for various building types including commercial, mixed‑use, mission‑critical, life science and R&D facilities would be a major plus and good fit for this dynamic role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in a consulting firm
• 3+ years of supervisory or project‑management experience
• LEED AP accreditation, highly preferred
• Strong ability to coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and telecom, as well as constructability and cost considerations
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit experience
• PE required

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

Washington DC pay range: $110,784 - $166,176 USD

As set forth in Syska Hennessy Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.