Mechanical Engineer III - IV

Syska Hennessy Group • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III–IV for its Los Angeles, California offices. The role involves creating basic mechanical designs under the direction of senior engineers or designers, selecting equipment, and performing load, energy, and pressure-drop calculations across projects of varying sizes. The engineer is expected to progress from basic design assignments to more complex projects while working with a technical team.

The position works closely with internal design teams and external clients and consultants, coordinates with other disciplines, and supports field inspections and technical reporting. The engineer is responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work and attends continuing education seminars.

The company describes a flexible schedule: Monday through Thursday in the office for nine hours per day, with a four-hour Friday working remotely from home. The California salary range is $67,575–$143,090; actual pay depends on experience, skills, competencies, and location-related labor costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3.5 to 7 years of relevant MEP-field experience.
• Strong REVIT and MEP skills, from working with markups through producing detailed drawings.
• Basic knowledge of construction documentation and design-phase requirements.
• Latest versions of AutoCAD MEP and REVIT.
• Basic understanding of proper system selection.
• Basic knowledge of applicable codes.
• FE certification required.

Nice To Haves

• PE certification preferred.
• Experience in Mission Critical, Science + Technology, or Healthcare.
• Interest in Project Management.
• Knowledge of trade-specific design and calculation software, including energy analysis software such as eQuest and Trace.

Responsibilities

• Create basic designs under the direction of senior engineers and/or senior designers.
• Perform equipment selections and load, energy, and pressure-drop calculations for projects of varying sizes.
• Progress from basic design assignments to more complex projects in conjunction with a technical team.
• Represent Syska Hennessy Group and interact effectively with internal design teams and external clients and consultants, including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, and vendors.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and work with the architectural and engineering design team, both internal and external.
• Conduct field inspections to determine existing conditions and coordinate new work.
• Assist the Senior Engineer with due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis, and other technical reports and drawings using CAD/REVIT.
• Maintain drawing organization, format, and company standards.
• Take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work assignments.
• Attend continuing education seminars on technical or professional development topics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefit plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Training and professional development courses.
• Professional development incentive bonuses.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Transit/parking employer stipend.
• Flexible schedule, including a half-day work-from-home Friday throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level