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Syska Hennessy Group INC

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chicago, IL Posted 18 days ago

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

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About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL – specializing in Critical Facilities . Your experience working in a consulting firm on mission critical projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from our Chicago, IL office, you will contribute to the design of major projects from Data center engineering design across all sectors from markets around the world. 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 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 creating 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. Additional responsibilities include: • Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects • Supervising preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions • Maintaining interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants • Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc. • Supervising construction administrative duties such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing bulletins and addenda, etc. • Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations • Participate in and contribute to business unit Technical Leadership Committee • Assist Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution • 8+ 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 • PE required • Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience required, as you will have a very strong technical role. 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. 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 promote an environment

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