Syska Hennessy Group

Syska Hennessy Group

A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior mechanical engineer designing critical facilities and healthcare projects

Chicago, Illinois, United States
96k - 144k USD
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Office Full-Time

About the Role

• Represent the firm with clients, contractors, architects, and project team members. • Create basic mechanical designs and develop specifications, system narratives, and layouts. • Establish design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects. • Supervise preparation of reports, analysis of system options, and building condition assessments. • Coordinate interdisciplinary efforts with other trades and consultants. • Monitor correspondence among staff, clients, contractors, and owners. • Oversee construction administration tasks such as field reports, RFI responses, bulletins, and addenda. • Conduct periodic employee performance evaluations. • Participate in the Technical Leadership Committee and support technical training and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

  • mechanical design
  • design standards
  • report supervision
  • construction admin
  • interdisciplinary coordination
  • client liaison

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. • Minimum 8 years of consulting MEP experience, including mission-critical projects. • At least 3 years of supervisory experience. • Proficient in hands-on design and CAD/Revit tools.

Requirements

  • mechanical engineering
  • bachelor
  • 8 years
  • mep
  • supervisory
  • cad/revit

Benefits

The company promotes a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. Employees enjoy a flexible schedule—nine hours in the office Monday through Thursday and a four-hour remote workday on Friday—along with social events that foster collaboration and fun. Syska offers a robust benefits package that reflects respect for employee contributions and personal priorities. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous matching, training and professional development opportunities, and a competitive paid-time-off policy. The position offers a salary range of $95,911 to $143,867 USD, adjusted for experience, skill set, and geographic cost of labor. Syska emphasizes diversity, equality, and employee empowerment, providing an environment where engineers can build exceptional careers and make a lasting impact. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental plans. • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Access to training, professional development courses, and incentive bonuses. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups and a competitive PTO policy. • Transit/parking stipend and half-day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

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