Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer

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 Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer serves to focus on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, and existing system condition studies. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues and develop effective working relationships.

The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, hospitality, municipal, and institutional facilities.

• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market types
• Develop HVAC system designs for projects based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Review junior engineer’s design calculations and selection of equipment
• Code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services
• Perform QA/QC of detailed design documents, reports, and studies
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Revit software
• Knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD and MS Office
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Codes
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.)
• Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to solve problems and make analytical, timely, and well thought out decisions
• Have an excellent work ethic and attitude

• Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of design/engineering consulting experience is preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related science
• Florida PE License (or on path to obtain)
• This position requires occasional travel to client locations.
• Work is typically performed in an office setting, with some time spent in the field and at client locations.

Travel
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Occasional travel to client locations

This role is also 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…