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 an experienced Mechanical Engineer III-IV/Designer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL office.
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 Mechanical Design Engineer III-IV, you will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing plumbing design. You will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members
Additional responsibilities:
- Preparing calculations, reports, and specifications
- Performing fire suppression system selection, preparing preliminary designs, and creating performance specifications
- Consulting on areas such as preparation of existing facility diligence, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports
- Producing drawings consistent with client requirements and standards
- Providing engineering support for more senior engineering staff
Job Requirements:
This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience with one of the following markets or a combination of Commercial, Institutional, Healthcare, and Aviation as well as experience in Large Infrastructure Design. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via sketches and renderings.
Additional requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the Plumbing Design field
- Experience with the latest version of AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT
- A working knowledge of the various applications of fire suppression systems gained through both formal training and project experience
- Knowledge of Mechanical / Plumbing trades, building codes, and drawings / documents
- Detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers and the ability to make proper selections independently
- Ability to independently perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support the design and estimate construction costs and evaluate the feasibility of construction
- Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification required.
Benefits:
As a Plumbing Design Engineer with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, 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 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 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. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in Plumbing Design
- Experience with AutoCAD-MEP and REVIT
- Knowledge of fire suppression systems and building codes
- Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification
Syska Hennessy Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Syska Hennessy Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Syska Hennessy Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Half‑day Fridays, paid holidays, and a generous PTO program are emphasized across materials. Flexible work schedules further support time away.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Exam-fee reimbursement, paid study time, and incentive bonuses for select credentials are explicitly offered. These benefits connect compensation to licensure and professional growth, reducing early‑career costs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options and an employer match is advertised. Descriptions characterize the match as competitive for mid‑sized engineering firms, strengthening long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Consult ■ Engineer ■ Commission At Syska Hennessy Group, we create exceptional environments. By combining our expertise with all of the next generation tools that technology has to offer, we provide high performance engineering, consulting and commissioning solutions for the built environment. We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity and commitment. Through our highly collaborative approach, we engage with our clients to help them meet their challenges head on. We embrace social responsibility, both in our workplace and in our design practice. Syska Hennessy Group has been ranked in ENR's Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook as the #1 data center designer. We are proud of our portfolio of international projects which include some of the world’s most technically sophisticated buildings. To find out how we can help drive your business' success in a challenging economy, contact us
