Supervising Electrical Engineer II

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 Electrical Engineer Supervisor II to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a Supervising 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 supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the 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 Supervisor II, you will be the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects and be responsible for supervising and leading coordination meetings.  You will lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks, and participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations.
• Acting as “Engineer of Record” on dedicated projects.
• Assisting Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
• Coordinating and assigning various projects to be performed by the engineering team (i.e., system design and project engineering).
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Leading and supervising staff members as they perform their tasks.
• Managing Construction Administrative duties, such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing Bulletins and Addenda, etc. (PM).
• Coordinating with accounting to prepare monthly project invoices. Monitoring project accounts receivable and contacting the client as needed to expedite payment.
• Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, Owners, etc.
• Participating in and contributing to the firmwide Expert Teams committee.
• Participating in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Preparing proposals and administering project contracts between Syska Hennessy Group and the client, including add service agreements.
• Supervising and leading coordination meetings.
• Supervising the preparation of analysis and reports of system options and building conditions.

Job Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 7+ years of Project Management experience
• 10+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience as you will have a very strong technical role and will direct staff
• PE required.

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:

• 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

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. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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