Senior Mechanical Engineer

At 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.

Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves to work in a fast‑paced multi‑discipline team environment. Responsibilities are primarily 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. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer to be part of our growing firm.

The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, municipal and institutional Facilities.

Duties:

• Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Design and evaluate HVAC/mechanical systems across diverse market sectors, including load/energy calculations and equipment selection.
• Prepare detailed design documents, BIM models, specifications, reports, and code compliance research.
• Conduct building surveys, document existing systems, and perform construction administration, reviews, and QA/QC.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and lead project teams, serving as the primary client contact.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development through client relations and project interviews.
• Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients
• Assist in the procurement of new work; including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Skills:

• Knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• LEED certification / experience is a plus
• Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM360, AutoCAD, and MS Office
• Ability to travel

Qualifications

• 8+ years design of HVAC systems
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

About Us:

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.

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