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About the role
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 a Mechanical Engineer III - Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in San Diego . Your experience working in a consulting firm on healthcare projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from either our Los Angeles or San Diego offices, you will contribute to the design of major projects from both inpatient and outpatient healthcare engineering design across all phases from around the world. You will be part of a large team of over 100 engineers nationally with a wealth of experience, so this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it’s everything you’ll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Mission Critical, Science + Technology, Healthcare, and Project Management experience a plus.
Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Mechanical 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 designing large projects, preparing reports and specifications, and providing a high level of technical leadership.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Providing consulting services, including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports
• Develop sustainable mechanical solutions, producing concepts and detailed drawings
• Overseeing the production of drawings consistent with client requirements and standards
• Coordinating with design team, owner, and contractors
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• Preparation of proposals and administering project contracts between SHG and the client, including Add Service Agreements
• Conducting business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing presentations
• Establishing project budgets and schedules
• Participating in QA/QC process of completed work by staff
• Performing staff resource management and review
Job Requirements
Successful candidates must have a current PE registration as a Mechanical Engineer with a solid, and stable work track record. The capability to fully design mechanical systems for various building types not only commercial and mixed-use but also mission critical, life science and R+D facilities would be a major plus and good fit for this dynamic role.
Additional requirements of the Senior Mechanical Engineer include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 3.5+ - 8+years’ experience working in a consulting firm
• 3+ year supervisory, Project manager
• LEED AP accreditation, highly preferred
• Candidate should possess a strong ability to coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and telecom, as well as its constructability and cost
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT experience
• 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, 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.
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