Plumbing Engineer II-IV

Syska Hennessy Group

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 currently have an opportunity for a Plumbing Engineer II-IV in our Chicago, IL office.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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Plumbing Engineer II-IV, you will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, in collaboration with the rest of the technical team.Additional engineer responsibilities:
  • Represent Syska Hennessy Group and work in close contact with and effectively interact with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.)
  • Prepare calculations, reports, and specifications
  • Perform fire suppression system selection, prepare preliminary designs, and create performance specifications
  • Consulting on areas such as preparation of existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports
  • Produce drawings consistent with client requirements and standards and/or properly direct REVIT/CAD personnel
  • Provide engineering support for more senior engineering staff
  • Mentor younger engineers
  • Assists senior engineer and/or senior designer in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, manpower requirements, and project budgets.
  • Assists the senior engineer / senior designer in processing RFI's, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda
  • Begins to establish system application, design, and operational parameters / sequences under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer.
  • Creates basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer, develop specifications, system narratives and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes
Job RequirementsThis is a great opportunity for a Plumbing Design Engineer with project design experience such as Commercial, Hospitality, High Rise Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Healthcare, Laboratory, and light industrial Buildings. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via sketches and renderings.Engineer requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience
  • Minimum of two (2) to seven (7) years of relevant experience in the Plumbing Design field
  • Experience with latest version of AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT is a must
  • Knowledge of Plumbing trade, and building codes
  • Detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers and the ability to make proper selections
  • FE/EIT required; Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification, highly preferred
BenefitsAs 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, to 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 the 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, Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screening
  • Training and professional development courses and incentives
  • Opportunities through partnerships and internal networks for community outreach
  • A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
  • Transit/parking program
  • Monthly business phone stipend
  • Half day 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 for 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.Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.Apply for this Job
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