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Electrical Engineer III

Syska Hennessy

New York, NY

Est. $45–$85/hr

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Job Description

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 experienced Electrical Engineer - III to join our growing team in our New York office. In this design role, you will represent Syska Hennessy Group and work in close contact and effectively interact with the Internal Design team as well as external clients and consultants. Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical 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 - III, you will be responsible for creating basic designs under the direction of the Senior Engineer and/or Senior Designer. You will also develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for a variety of projects of different sizes.

Additional responsibilities include:

—Beginning to establish system application, design, and operational parameters / sequences under the direction of the Senior on the project

—Participating in ensuring / Oversee QA/QC process for your work and the work of others

—Assisting in the ongoing determination of project scheduling requirements, manpower requirements, and project budgets

—Performing construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects, including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspection reports

—Assisting in processing RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda

Successful candidates for the Electrical Engineer role should have the ability to use REVIT for system layout and spatial coordination of the production of detailed drawings. Someone who exhibits a basic understanding of the practical application of LEED principles to our building designs would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

Additional requirements include:

—Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution

—3.5+ years of experience working in a consulting firm

—Current PE registration, preferred; E.I.T./FE required.

—LEED AP, highly preferred

—History of working with projects such as Federal, Healthcare, Commercial, and Mission Critical

—REVIT and the latest version of AutoCAD MEP experience

—Proficient in design and calculation software

As an employee of Syska Hennessy, 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 includes:

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

—401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program

—Training and professional development courses

—Professional development incentive bonuses

—Dynamic Employee Resource Groups

—Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

—Transit/parking employer stipend

—½ day work from home Fridays all year long

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