Syska Hennessy
Supervising Mechanical Engineer
San Francisco · Sacramento, California, United States
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $115,448 – $195,035 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- Remote-friendly
- First seen by hirly
- 25 Sept 2026
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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 Supervising Mechanical Engineer to join our team in San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA. As a Supervising 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 supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team.
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 Supervising Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for project management, including the conceptual approach to all trade-specific systems on multiple projects, and ensuring approach implementation through the management of
- resources. This position is specifically responsible for converting client goals into appropriate system designs and/or solutions considering the environmental effects; project budget; health; safety and welfare of the public; and local systems and methods. Individuals must take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, coordination, profitability, and timeliness of the work under their direction. Develop initiatives to improve and maintain staff skills and technical abilities. This individual shall be capable of being the “Engineer of Record” on projects.
Additional responsibilities include:
Provides periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations.
Acts as “Engineer of Record” on dedicated projects.
Assists Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring
Coordinates and assigns various projects to be performed by the engineering team (i.e., system design and project engineering).
Establishes design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
Leads and supervises staff members as they perform their tasks.
Manages Construction Administrative duties, such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing Bulletins and Addenda, etc. (PM) - Coordinates with accounting to prepare monthly project invoices. Monitors project accounts receivable and contacts the client as needed to expedite payment.
Monitors all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, Owners, etc.
Participates in and contributes to business unit TLC.
Participates in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
Prepares proposals and administers project contracts between SHG and the client, including Add Service Agreements.
Supervises and leads coordination meetings.
Supervises preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions.
The successful candidate would not only have a strong technical role in project coordination but will also be expected to have the necessary supervisory skills to perform:
Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
Participate in and contribute to the business unit Technical Leadership Committee
Assist the Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
Job Requirements
Successful candidates must have a current PE registration and must have Healthcare design experience. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Healthcare, Federal, Critical Facilities, Commercial, and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution
8+ years of Project Management experience
12+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
5 years of supervisory experience
PE is 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.
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 and vision 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 furthers 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 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
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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.
California Pay range
$115,448 — $195,035 USD
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