Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerAt Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.Job Summary: The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplined team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes high tech, telecom, data centers, K-12 Education, higher education, commercial, retail/mixed-use spaces, municipal and institutional Facilities.In this role, you will:Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPsProvide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market typesPerform Load/Energy calculations with software such as HAP, IES and similar programsConduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systemsDevelop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildingsWrite/edit project specificationsPrepare detailed design documents, reports, and studiesComplete code compliance researchCoordinate work with other disciplinesProvide construction administration servicesPerform QA/QC of design workOversee and provide guidance to junior engineersLead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clientsAssist in the procurement of new work; including the development of client relations and participation in project interviewsYou will be a great fit if:You have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringYou possess Professional Engineer (PE) licenseYou have an LEED certification / experience, preferredYou have a minimum of 10 years of design experienceYou have knowledge in the design of HVAC systemsYou have knowledge of Process piping, a plus.You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelinesSkills/abilities:Excellent work ethic and attitudeGood communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize workAbility to lead a team and work as a teamProficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS OfficeAbility to travelLocation: Oakland, CATravel: up to 20%Compensation & Benefits: Salas O'Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Salas O'Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.The base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.