Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Lafayette, LA 107 Montrose Ave 2nd Floor, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA

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 Entry Level Mechanical Engineer serves to engage in all phases of a project from programming to construction document development to construction administration. This involvement is intended to grow individuals and nurture design talents. You’ll be part of a team that provides creative solutions that build success for our clients and employees. Your role will include developing and sustaining relationships with in‑house teams and contractors while providing technical solutions through design and consulting services that address the facility manager and/or owner’s requirements.

• Clearly communicate design recommendations to our clients, project teams, construction contractors and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary
• Work independently or as part of a team on projects with other technical staff to develop the mechanical systems designs that are needed, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated, and that the quality assurance measures have been followed.
• Participate in mechanical department standard development and maintenance
• Assist the work of other engineers and designers as a design Engineer to generate project deliverables.

• You have a minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, have taken or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and desire obtaining a PE license. A Professional Engineering license is expected once the required years of experience have been obtained.
• You can provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements.

• Able to work within a project team to efficiently produce project 3‑D Revit models and construction documents of building mechanical systems
• Able to implement and utilize project specific model and drawing standards
• Can effectively coordinate work with other project team members
• Exhibit excellent problem‑solving skills, able to find creative, innovative solutions to challenges.
• Have excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills, and is sensitive situations where it is necessary to effectively communicate and coordinate with others
• Be able to be delegated to
• Have excellent teamwork skills
• Be able to quickly adapt to changes
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and customer service

Lafayette, Louisiana

Less than 20%

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.

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Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.