Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Mechanical Engineer III - IV
Design and lead mechanical engineering projects, mentor staff, and manage client relationships.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer III – IV, you will represent the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will design large projects, prepare reports and specifications, and provide a high level of technical leadership. • Provide consulting services, including due diligence, gap analyses, and feasibility reports • Develop sustainable mechanical solutions and produce concepts and detailed drawings • Oversee production of drawings to meet client requirements and standards • Coordinate with design team, owner, and contractors • Establish design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects • Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements • Conduct business development activities, participate in trade organizations, and prepare presentations • Establish project budgets and schedules • Participate in QA/QC processes for completed staff work • Manage and review staff resources
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design development
- ▸drawing production
- ▸design standards
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸project budgeting
- ▸client coordination
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III – IV to join our growing team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have significant mechanical design experience and a desire to help grow our team while managing and developing our younger mechanical engineers. Successful candidates should hold a current EIT and have a solid, stable work track record. The role requires the ability to fully design mechanical systems for various building types, including commercial, mixed‑use, mission‑critical, life‑science, and R&D facilities. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university • 3.5+ to 8 years of experience in a consulting firm • LEED AP accreditation (highly preferred) • Strong ability to coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and telecom elements, considering constructability and cost • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit • EIT/FE required
Requirements
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸leed ap
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸eit
- ▸mechanical design
Benefits
Our dynamic work environment offers the optimal setting to advance your engineering career. From a supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to a flexible schedule—Monday to Thursday in the office for nine hours and Friday for four hours remotely—as well as fun social events, we provide everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. At Syska Hennessy Group you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history, committed to advancing engineering design practice and supporting clients with integrity. We offer a flexible benefits package that respects your professional goals and personal priorities, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous paid time off. The salary range for this Washington, DC position is $72,756 – $109,021 USD, with actual pay commensurate with experience, skill sets, and local labor costs. Compensation will be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, competencies, and location. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching • Individual and dependent life insurance • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Health wellness programs including flu shots and biometric screenings • Training and professional development courses • Professional development incentive bonuses • Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks • Generous personal time off (PTO) program • Monthly business phone stipend • Work from home Fridays
Work Environment
Office Full-Time