Supervising Electrical Engineer​/Designer

Supervising Electrical Engineer/Designer

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 Electrical Engineer/Designer to join our Chicago, IL office. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for providing trade‑specific system design: layout (mark‑ups as well as self‑performed production utilizing CAD/BIM), calculations (utilizing appropriate software), and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades.

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 and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

• Assume responsible charge for the overall economic wellbeing of the assigned projects.
• Conduct due diligence reports that comply with group and company standards and procedures. Establish design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Design large projects, prepare reports and specifications, and provide a very high level of technical leadership.
• Establish project budgets and schedules.
• Networks within SHG and outside.
• Participate in QA/QC process of completed work by staff.
• Perform “Engineer of Record” duties for projects.
• Perform calculations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout, field investigation, and construction administration.
• Perform staff resource management and review.
• Produce drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Provide consulting engineering services including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports.
• Pursue continuing education.
• Represent Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.
• Take responsible charge for the project for his/her discipline, addressing any E & O issues.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in the MEP industry.
• PE is required.
• Hands‑on design and CAD/REVIT experience, required, as you will have a very strong technical role.

• 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.

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.

Chicago Pay Range: $115,448 - $168,173 USD