About the job
Bring your engineering expertise to life with Syska Hennessy Group, a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services. We focus on innovative and technical building systems that are revolutionizing the industry. We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Richmond, VA office. In this pivotal role, you will represent the firm in all client engagements and collaborate closely with contractors, architects, and project teams. Your leadership will be crucial in supervising, coordinating, and assigning tasks across various projects.
Our vibrant work environment fosters growth and enhances your engineering career. With a supportive culture, a diverse workforce, competitive salaries, and flexible scheduling—Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely—and engaging social events, your career will be both challenging and rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will deliver specialized system designs, including layouts, calculations, and related design services while ensuring coordination with both internal and external designs. You will lead and guide the design team across multiple projects.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Oversee the overall economic viability of assigned projects.
- Engage in business development initiatives.
- Conduct due diligence reports adhering to company standards, setting design criteria and specifications.
- Design large-scale projects and provide high-level technical leadership.
- Establish project budgets and timelines.
- Network within Syska Hennessy Group and externally.
- Participate in the QA/QC of completed work.
- Engage with trade organizations and prepare presentations.
- Fulfill “Engineer of Record” duties for various projects.
- Perform calculations, select equipment, and manage system designs and layouts.
- Oversee staff resource management and reviews.
- Produce drawings that meet client specifications and standards.

