Mechanical Engineering-Early Career

This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. 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. 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 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.
Performing mechanical engineering work through the life cycle of equipment from design development, to construction, installation and maintenance for industrial, commercial, and aerospace facilities. Work will entail performing in-field walk-downs of sites and facilities, analyzing systems and components, preparing design concepts sketches and drawings, compiling data and writing technical narrative reports. In addition, assigned work tasks will be diversified and require successful candidates to “think outside the box” and work well with multi-disciplinary engineering design teams.
Assist with facility mechanical and/or plumbing design engineering (plans, specifications, calculations and cost estimates) for new facilities, facility modernization and aerospace ground support facilities and equipment projects.
Perform system sizing calculations using engineering software and tools such as HVAC heat load calculations (Trane TRACE), pump sizing calculations, and plumbing system sizing under supervision.
Perform facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning.
Perform detailed construction cost analyses using RSMeans CostWorks and material take-offs of a variety of building types and equipment types (both US and international locations).
Perform field construction support.
Learn and apply ASHRAE, NFPA, and international/local building codes.
Write technical design narrative reports and engineering trade studies.
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Prefer prior engineering co-op/internship experience
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams/Sharepoint and email Applications
Experience in Autodesk Revit (experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, PTC Creo or Solidworks and other modeling/drafting software preferred).
Experience in construction cost estimation software such as CostWorks or design markup/takeoffs in Bluebeam preferred.

Eager to learn designs outside of Mechanical discipline
Creative and Innovative
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performing inspections and providing construction support may require climbing ladders and stairs and accessing spaces such as roofs, basements, crawl spaces or utility tunnels.
Industrial site investigations and field construction support may require extensive walking.
Travel : Up to 30%
This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
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, colour, 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.
Education Required Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.
Prefer prior engineering co-op/internship experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities