Supervising Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare in Chicago

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 highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life.

We are seeking a Supervising Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare to join our team in the Chicago, IL office
. The Senior Engineer will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members and will supervise, coordinate, and assign various projects to be performed by the team.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home, along with social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

As a Supervising Mechanical Engineer you will be the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects and will supervise and lead coordination meetings. You will lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks, and participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.

• Providing periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations.
• Acting as Engineer of Record on dedicated projects.
• Assisting Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
• Coordinating and assigning various projects to be performed by the engineering team (system design and project engineering).
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Leading and supervising staff members as they perform their tasks.
• Managing Construction Administrative duties, such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing Bulletins and Addenda, etc. (PM).
• Coordinating with accounting to prepare monthly project invoices. Monitoring project accounts receivable and contacting the client as needed to expedite payment.
• Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc.
• Participating in and contributing to the firmwide Expert Teams committee.
• Participating in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Preparing proposals and administering project contracts between Syska Hennessy Group and the client, including add service agreements.
• Supervising and leading coordination meetings.
• Supervising the preparation of analysis and reports of system options and building conditions.

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration and must have Healthcare design experience. A history of working with projects such as Critical Facilities, Commercial, and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm; this is a senior level role requiring a background in the MEP Engineering industry.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Hands‑on design and CAD/REVIT experience (required).
• PE licensure (required).

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group you will be part of a global firm that values your talent, drive, enthusiasm, and job satisfaction. We provide a flexible benefits package that reflects your professional goals and personal priorities.

• 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.
• Half day work from home Fridays all year long.

Chicago Pay Range: $115,448 – $173,173 USD.