Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Design and coordinate HVAC systems across various facilities, guiding projects and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• design coordination
• client communication
• quality audit
• project lead
• sustainability

Tasks

-Work independently, or as part of a team on projects with other technical staff, to develop the mechanical system designs that are needed, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated while ensuring quality control measures have been followed -Be able to be lead mechanical engineers and designers on small to medium complexity projects -Clearly communicate design recommendations to our clients, project teams, construction contractors, and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary -Assist the work of other engineers and designers as a design engineer to generate project deliverables -Be an ambassador of the firm to the public -Perform quality audit before submittal of any deliverable. Support and enforce Salas O’Brien’s QC standards -Assist in developing project scopes, basis of design documents, and estimates. -Participate in mechanical department standard development and maintenance -Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less. -Work with Project Managers and department Leads to support their project needs. -Coordinate with the Mechanical Lead to ensure a strong program for personnel development. -Maintains effective communication with project team members, client contacts, and firm leadership -Facilitate cohesive operations and collaboration both within the group and across other offices within the Salas O’Brien network. -Be lead mechanical engineer on assigned projects and coordinate work of junior engineers -Identify and understand the client’s needs and goals as related to the mechanical group -Participate in project kick-off meetings and other client-facing meetings -Be effective at promoting building sustainability and incorporating into system design, then convey to owners in design solutions -Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements -Will back check your own work to ensure accuracy and optimize the mechanical systems -Assist in building and maintaining successful relationships with clients as a mechanical resource for information -Support and enforce Salas O’Brien’s Safety Standards. -Assist Salas O’Brien’s primary client contacts by representing and promoting the group’s capabilities and successes -Assist with new employee “on-boarding” and mentorship following Salas O’Brien’s and the office’s policies.

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• bim 360
• bs mechanical
• pe license
• hvac design

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of Load and Energy Modeling Software (DOE-2, eQUEST, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or other), COMcheck, and BIM strategies using Revit. -Have excellent teamwork skills -Able to work within a project team to efficiently produce project construction documents for building mechanical systems -Can effectively coordinate work with other project team members -BS in Mechanical Engineering required -A minimum of 3 years, 5+ years preferred, of relevant experience in HVAC design and layout. A working knowledge of Plumbing, and/or Fire Protection, and general building mechanical engineering is preferred as well. -Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. -Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plants and construction sites -Be able to be delegated to -Be effective at handling multiple tasks -A working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and BIM 360 collaboration -Ability to perform under pressure and work on multiple projects concurrently -Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint -Ability to quickly adapt to changes -Ability to undergo Short-term domestic travel -Have excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills, and in sensitive situations where it is necessary to effectively communicate and coordinate with others -A professional engineering license in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or at a minimum the ability to obtain a professional engineering license within 2 years. LEED or CEM accreditation and/or green building design experience is a plus. -Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, able to find creative, innovative solutions to challenges -Dexterity: Ability to efficiently type using a keyboard, make handwritten notes, and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plants and construction sites throughout the year. -Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted. Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted. -Working knowledge of, or have used, Microsoft Teams, Procore, or other internet-based coordination and document-sharing programs. -Presentation and documentation skills -Able to implement and utilize project-specific models and drawing standards

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Benefits

-Healthcare Facilities -Office Facilities -Educational Facilities

About Salas O'Brien

-Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting. -Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency. -Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients. -Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls. -Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects. -Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

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