Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Mechanical Engineer III - IV
Design and lead mechanical systems for large projects, mentor engineers, manage QA/QC
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Represent the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and project team members. • Design large mechanical systems, prepare reports, specifications, and system narratives. • Lead QA/QC processes for own work and oversee the work of others. • Perform construction administration, field inspections, and detailed inspection reports. • Assist senior engineers in project scheduling, manpower planning, budgeting, and processing RFIs, change orders, bulletins, and addenda. • Create basic designs, system layouts, and specifications under senior guidance. • Manage CAD/BIM and technical staff assigned to projects. • Estimate construction costs and evaluate feasibility using Rough Order of Magnitude. • Write engineering proposals under senior direction. • Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and telecom disciplines and assess constructability and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸cad/bim management
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸field inspections
- ▸systems coordination
What You Bring
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, ICT, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III‑IV to join our growing team in Richmond, VA, bringing significant mechanical design experience and a desire to grow and mentor young engineers. • Hold a current EIT and/or PE registration as a Mechanical Engineer. • Earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. • Possess 3.5–7+ years of consulting engineering experience. • Hold LEED AP accreditation (highly preferred). • Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Requirements
- ▸pe registration
- ▸mechanical degree
- ▸consulting experience
- ▸leed ap
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
Benefits
Our dynamic environment offers a supportive culture, a diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, with a flexible schedule of nine office hours Monday‑Thursday and a four‑hour remote work day on Friday. Team members enjoy social events and a collaborative setting that encourages professional growth and rewarding challenges. The position provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, generous paid time off, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. Compensation ranges from $60,067 to $143,090 USD, depending on experience and location. • Receive robust medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance plans. • Participate in a 401(k) plan with generous employer match. • Access training, professional development courses, and incentive bonuses. • Enjoy competitive paid time off and a transit/parking stipend. • Benefit from half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round.
Work Environment
Hybrid