Electrical Engineering I - Remote

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 highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II - IV to join our Chicago, IL office. As a Supervising Engineer, you will represent the firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members, supervising, coordinating, and assigning projects to the team.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to advance your engineering career. From a supportive culture and diverse workforce to competitive compensation and a flexible work schedule—Monday to Thursday in office for 9 hours and Friday for half a day remote at home—plus social events, it’s everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

As an Electrical Engineer III, you will perform trade‑specific system design—including layout, calculations (using appropriate software), and coordination with architectural, engineering/internal and external designs.

Manages CAD/BIM and other technical staff assigned to particular projects or tasks as directed by the senior engineer and/or senior designer.

Estimates construction costs and evaluates feasibility of construction using ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude).

Writes engineering proposals under the direction of a senior engineer or senior designer.

Someone with a history of working on critical facilities projects would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical discipline from an accredited university.

1.5‑7+ years of relevant experience in the MEP field.

Ability to make proper system selections with or without supervision of senior designer/senior engineer.

Though not mandatory, experience applying LEED principles to building design is a plus.

Proficiency with trade‑specific design and calculation software.

Ability to prepare CAD red marks and evaluate floor plans, sections, elevations and 3‑D building space.

Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans.

Training and professional development courses.

Professional development incentive bonuses.

Competitive paid time off (PTO) policy.

Half day work‑from‑home Fridays all year long.

As set forth in Syska Hennessy Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

The company, in its sole discretion, determines which positions are eligible for sponsorship based on business unit, band/level, and job responsibilities. Sponsorship decisions are based on job‑related criteria and applicable immigration laws and not on an applicant’s national origin, citizenship or other protected characteristics.

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