Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Engineer I (BMS/FLS)
Entry-level electrical engineer supporting fire/life safety designs.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As an entry‑level engineer, you will support engineering teams in delivering inspiring and highly collaborative designs, learning from senior staff while contributing to innovative solutions and client satisfaction. Key duties include enrolling in the firm‑wide Engineering Development Training (EDT) program, attending continuing‑education seminars, conducting field inspections, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, creating basic CAD/BIM designs, performing equipment selections and system calculations, and gaining foundational knowledge of network and Wi‑Fi infrastructure. • Attend technical and professional continuing‑education seminars. • Conduct field inspections and assist senior engineers with due‑diligence, feasibility, and gap‑analysis reports. • Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and produce CAD/BIM drawings, equipment selections, and system calculations. • Support design and engineering of new installations, retrofits, and upgrades across various project types. • Collaborate with senior team members to develop multidisciplinary designs, calculations, research, and specifications. • Participate in 401(k) with employer match, professional development courses, incentive bonuses, and robust PTO.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field inspections
- ▸cad/bim
- ▸equipment selection
- ▸system calculations
- ▸design support
- ▸network infrastructure
What You Bring
The ideal candidate thrives in a team setting, can work independently when needed, and is eager to expand hands‑on experience. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (expected Winter 2025–Summer 2026), proficiency in MEP AutoCAD (REVIT a plus), design and calculation software, MS Office, and preferably a prior engineering internship. • Gain basic knowledge of network connectivity, LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi infrastructure, and ICT trade fundamentals. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (expected Winter 2025–Summer 2026). • Demonstrate proficiency in MEP AutoCAD; REVIT experience a plus; skilled in design/analysis software and MS Office. • Previous engineering internship experience preferred.
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸computer science
- ▸mep autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸lan/wan
- ▸internship
Benefits
The firm offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, and engaging social events, providing an optimal environment to launch a rewarding engineering career. Syska Hennessy is committed to developing engineers through its Engineer Development Program (EDT), offering accelerated technical and business training, mentorship, and a pathway to becoming a respected technical expert and versatile business leader. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, professional development courses, incentive bonuses, robust PTO, transit/parking stipend, half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays, and dynamic employee resource groups. The company emphasizes diversity, equality, and employee empowerment, offering a flexible benefits package and a salary range of $62,052 – $93,079 USD for the New York location, adjusted for experience and location. • Enroll in the firmwide Engineering Development Training (EDT) program. • Receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • Enjoy flexible work schedule, half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays, and transit/parking stipend. • Join a diverse, inclusive environment with employee resource groups and mentorship through the EDT program.
Work Environment
Hybrid