Administrative Assistant

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.

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.

The Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Managing Principal and division in a variety of areas such as Accounting, Marketing, and Operations. This role is dedicated to ensuring smooth execution of priorities, streamlined communication, and proactive management of commitments.

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings for executive leadership.
• Support in drafting agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with organizing and updating executive calendars and appointment tracking.
• Conduct research and compile data for reports or special projects.
• Assist with office organization and logistics, including supplies and facility needs.
• Coordinate parking validations for team members.

• Coordinate onboarding announcements and internal communications for new hires.
• Assist with planning and scheduling candidate visits, including interview logistics.
• Support in distributing welcome materials for new hires.
• Ensure new hires receive the necessary office setup and access information.

• Assist with creating and submitting travel and expense reports for executive leadership.
• Track and organize receipts, approvals, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies for expense reporting and documentation.

• Help coordinate office activities, team-building events, and special meetings.
• Assist in planning logistics for conferences, off-site meetings, and leadership gatherings.
• Support travel arrangements and related logistics for executives and visitors.
• Serve as the office Safety Liaison, completing the monthly Health & Safety Checklist and ensuring the Emergency Response Plan remains current and compliant.

• Support the administration of digital business cards and internal/external communications.
• Hands-on experience in executive administration, operations, and accounting support.
• Exposure to leadership decision-making and office management.
• Professional development through mentorship and real-world project experience.
• Flexible work schedule to…