Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Senior Electrical Engineer- Project Manager
Lead electrical design & project management for critical facilities
Job Highlights
About the Role
The senior engineer will represent the firm with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members, leading the design of large projects, preparing reports and specifications, and providing high‑level technical leadership. Key duties include establishing design standards, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, supervising construction administration, evaluating staff performance, participating in the Technical Leadership Committee, and mentoring junior engineers. • Establish design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects • Supervise preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions • Maintain interdisciplinary coordination with other trades and consultants • Monitor correspondence among staff, clients, contractors, and owners • Supervise construction administration (field reports, RFIs, bulletins, addenda) • Conduct periodic employee evaluations • Participate in the Technical Leadership Committee • Assist technical manager and chief engineer with training and staff mentoring • Maintain dynamic employee resource groups • Allow half‑day work‑from‑home on Fridays year‑round
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design standards
- ▸report analysis
- ▸team coordination
- ▸construction admin
- ▸staff mentoring
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Project Manager for its New York office. The role requires extensive electrical design experience in healthcare, aviation/transportation, or critical facilities, along with at least three years of project management experience. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution, have 7‑10 years of consulting MEP experience, at least three years of supervisory experience, hands‑on CAD/Revit skills, and a professional engineer (PE) license. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution • Possess 7–10 years of consulting MEP experience • Have at least 3 years of supervisory experience • Demonstrate hands‑on design skills with CAD/Revit • Hold a professional engineer (PE) license
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸cad/revit
- ▸7-10 yrs
- ▸supervisory
- ▸project management
- ▸electrical design
Benefits
The position offers 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 Fridays—plus regular social events. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, training and professional development courses, incentive bonuses, employee resource groups, competitive paid time off, a transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. The salary range for this position in New York is $104,479–$156,718 USD, with actual compensation based on experience, skill sets, and location. • Provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance • Offer a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching • Provide training, professional development courses, and incentive bonuses • Offer competitive paid time off and a transit/parking stipend
Work Environment
Hybrid