Senior Electrical Designer

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 a Senior Electrical Designer to join our Chicago, IL office.  As a Senior designer, you will be responsible for providing trade specific system design; layout; calculations; and other related services including coordination with the designs of other internal and external teams.

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 a Senior Electrical Designer, you will be responsible for directing and leading the design team of a wide number of projects.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assume responsible charge for the overall economic well being of the assigned 
  projects.
• Conduct business development activities. 
• Conducts due diligence reports that comply with group and company standards and procedures. Establishes design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• Designs large projects, prepares reports and specifications, and provides a very high level of technical leadership.
• Establishes project budgets and schedules.
• Networks within SHG and outside.
• Participates in QA/QC process of completed work by staff.
• Participates in various trade organizations and prepare presentations.
• Performs “Engineer of Record” duties for projects.
• Performs calculations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout, field investigation, and construction administration.
• Performs staff resource management and review.
• Produces drawings consistent with client requirements and standards. 
• Provides consulting engineering services including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Represents Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects and other project team members

Job Requirements

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration. Someone with a history of working with projects such as Aviation, Critical Facilities, Healthcare, and Commercial projects would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

Additional requirements include:

• High school diploma with trade school certification in CAD Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical fields or AA degree in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical fields relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
• 7 – 10 years of relevant experience in MEP field.
• Advanced skills with the MSN Office Suite including: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat/Reader
• Effective dispute resolution skills
• Able to perform calculation for his/her trade to support design; possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
• Knowledge of design of various systems
• Possess detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers for the trade and able to make proper selections with/without supervision of Senior Designer/Engineer.
• Thorough understanding of all applicable codes.
• Thorough understanding of LEED principles and accreditation desired
• Understand file locations, names, layers, company pen weights and symbology per company CAD standards
• Understanding of diagrams and details.
• Understanding of the construction process (Bid Process, Changer Orders, RFI’s, Addenda, Bulletins)
• Willingness to pursue professional development opportunities

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 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
• Roth 401(k) Option
• 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
• Flexible summer work schedules

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthers our culture of excellence. 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. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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