Mechanical Designer Team Lead, BIM​/VDC Specialists

Mechanical Designer Team Lead, BIM/VDC Specialists

Job Category
:
Engineering

Requisition Number
: MECHA
002981

• Posted:
  February 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Irvine, CA
8825 Research Drive
Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Position: Mechanical Designer Team Lead, BIM/VDC Specialists (multiple openings)

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.

Job Summary:

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Mechanical Designer Team Lead, BIM/VDC Specialists to lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects in the U.S.

• Lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects in the U.S.
• Design, model, and simulate mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling towers, chilled water systems, and boilers.
• Prepare engineering calculations and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Design highly energy-efficient and sustainable systems.
• Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.
• Ensure project requirements are met in terms of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain project scope documentation and revisions.
• Utilize BIM tools for virtual construction of mechanical systems and coordination with other disciplines.
• Manage and coordinate projects, including on-site supervision.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.
• Position allows working 100% remotely from home in any U.S. State.
• Position involves travel to various unanticipated project locations across the United States depending on project needs as often as twice per month.

• U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or foreign degree equivalent;
• 1 year of experience as a Mechanical Designer or related occupation.
• 1 year of experience preparing detailed (LOD
  400), clash-free BIM models for mechanical and electrical systems in large-scale facilities;
• Experience managing and mentoring mechanical engineering teams, including mechanical designers and BIM specialists;
• Advanced proficiency in engineering and design software tools, including Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, TRACE® 3D Plus, Revizto, and coordination platforms including Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bentley Synchro.

Location

Irvine, CA

$77,293 – $95,000 /year. Salas O’Brien offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and company holidays, wellness programs,…