Technical Manager I (Electrical Engineer)
Syska Hennessy Group· Engineering & Consulting· Aug 27, 2025 · 14mo agoPosted 426 days ago
Chicago, IL
In office
Full-time
Manager
$151K–$211K est.
10+ years exp
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Job 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 are seeking a Technical Manager I to join our team in Chicago, IL. As Technical Manager, you will provide management review and control over multiple units of engineering work, (usually integrates several specialized areas of engineering to serve a business segment or directs a single specialization serving several business units) including development of projects, structures, or processes as part of a major engineering program. This position corresponds to the practice area portion of matrix organization currently Critical Facilities (CF), BET, FMCX and ICT
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 Technical Manager I, you will be providing overall review and control over multiple engineering projects in the market sector.
Additional responsibilities include:
Improving overall technical execution.
Improving/developing technical approach to Critical Facilities Market Sector.
Having a strong participation in Expert Teams to coordinate with other technical leaders’ development of the general technical standards.
Supporting the RM (Resource Manager) in recruiting the best technical talent.
Building relationships with technical vendors.
Developing technical preeminence.
Conducting team technical training.
Ensuring technical quality on projects.
Ensuring smart technical concepts are used on major projects.
Developing the technical QA (Quality Assurance) process.
Participating extensively on projects.
Writing technical white papers and speaking at technical conferences.
Effectively using the QA (Quality Assurance) process: for proactive development of processes
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 Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
10+ 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
8 years of supervisory experience
PE 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, advancing engineering design practice, and 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.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments 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. Chicago Pay Range $126,993 — $190,490 USD
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