Mechanical Plumbing Engineer — Field & Design Impact

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.

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.

Job Summary: Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.

Performs individual aspects of mechanical/plumbing engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects. This is inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• HVAC – Split system/Package Heat Pumps, Chilled Water/Hot Water

distribution systems.

• Plumbing – Medical gas systems, Hot and cold water/waste and vent

systems, Compressed air systems.

• Fire Protection – Performance drawings and specification for wet pipe and dry pipe systems.

Independent problem-solving, decision-making ability, and application of engineering principles.

Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.

Meets with Clients regarding electrical engineering design and projects.

Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree

Certifications/Registrations: Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to work in Revit/Microsoft Office/ HVAC Load Analysis Program (HAP or TRACE)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment

Location:
Charleston, SC

Travel:
To project sites and to meet with clients

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. based benefits package, including:

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

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