Electrical Engineer III

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, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to join our team in Chicago, IL team.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for providing trade specific system design: layout (utilizing CAD/BIM); calculations (utilizing appropriate software); and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering / internal and external) in collaboration with more senior technical staff.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Establish system application, design, and operational parameters / sequences in collaboration with senior technical staff
• Participate in / Ensure / Oversee the QA/QC process for your work and the work of others
• Collaborate with senior staff in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, staffing requirements, and project budgets
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspection reports
• Process RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda
• As appropriate, manage CAD/BIM and other technical staff that is assigned to a particular project or task as directed by the senior engineer and/or senior designer
• Assists with employee reviews as requested
• Write engineering proposals under the direction of a senior engineer or senior designer for projects
• Participates in various trade organizations and prepares presentations
• Estimates construction costs and evaluates the feasibility of construction using ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a consulting firm
• REVIT and the latest version of AutoCAD MEP experience
• Possesses sufficient knowledge to prepare red-line markups for CAD personnel to pick-up
• Knowledge to read, review and evaluate floor plans, sections, and elevations and visualize three-dimensional space in building construction
• Possesses expertise in trade specific design and calculation software
• Demonstrates ability to make proper system selections
• Demonstrates ability to understand the work of the other trades
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of applicable codes
• Knowledge of SKM Software and ability to perform Short Circuit coordination and Arch Flash Studies, highly preferred
• EIT required or PE highly preferred.

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Work from home Fridays

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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