Mechanical Engineer I
Syska Hennessy Group
$68,788 - $98,182 / year
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Description
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 entry level opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Graduate.
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 entry level engineer, you will support our engineering teams working toward our designs that are inspiring, demanding, and highly collaborative. You will learn from others, and they will expect to learn from you. You will share in the responsibility, rewards, and recognition of producing truly innovative solutions and complete client satisfaction.
Some responsibilities include:
- Create basic designs under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer.
- Learn drawing organization and company standards.
- Perform CAD/BIM drafting for a variety of projects and project sizes to begin to understand architectural engineering design and documentation.
- Coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural, engineering / internal, and external) under the guidance of more senior technical staff
- Support the design and engineering efforts of systems for new installations, system retrofits, system replacement, and system upgrades for a wide variety of projects and project types.
- Take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assignments.
- Assist engineers with field investigations and construction site visits to observe and attend project coordination meetings.
- Participate and regularly attend the EDT program training sessions and support activities that are part of the EDT program
- Attending our Engineering Development Program continuing education seminars on technical and professional enhancing topics.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and be flexible enough to work independently where needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to learn and will expand their knowledge and hands-on experience by challenging themselves and using the highly technical resources around them.
Additional job requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical engineering, or Architectural Engineering with a graduation date of Winter 2026, Spring or Summer of 2027
- Previous engineering internship, a plus
- Knowledge of the latest version of MEP Auto CAD; REVIT experience is a plus.
- Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite
- FE or EIT Preferred.
Benefits:
As an employee at Syska Hennessy, 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.
Our Company is committed to developing engineers into respected technical experts and versatile business leaders through our Engineer Development Program (EDT).
About the EDT Program
Recent graduates interested in our Engineering Development Training (EDT) program can expect to participate in an accelerated, but thorough training curriculum. This curriculum will teach not only the technical aspects of our profession, but industry specific business aspects as well. Our senior engineers will work closely with each participant to foster a strong mentor/apprentice relationship.
This time-honored program is a trademark of Syska’s commitment to the development and education of young engineers through mentoring and technical training.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide our full-time employees 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 furthering 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. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
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The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- remote work
- life insurance
- professional development
About this role
Syska Hennessy Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to join their Washington DC office as an entry-level position within their Engineering Development Training program. You'll work on MEP design and engineering across a range of project types—from new installations to retrofits and upgrades—starting with basic CAD and BIM drafting under senior engineers' direction. The role involves learning company standards, coordinating across trades, supporting field investigations, and attending site meetings, with clear expectations that you'll take ownership of your work's accuracy and timeliness.
This position suits recent mechanical or architectural engineering graduates (graduating Winter 2026 or later) who are comfortable learning on the job and working both collaboratively and independently. You should have proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, with REVIT and prior internship experience as advantages; an FE or EIT credential is preferred. The structured mentorship model is central to the role—senior engineers actively develop junior staff through both technical training and business education as part of Syska's established EDT program.
The work arrangement offers flexibility with in-office hours Monday through Thursday (9 hours) and remote Fridays (4 hours), plus a competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, professional development support, and transit stipends. The salary range is $68,788 to $98,182 depending on your background and experience.
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