Mechanical Engineer at Salas O'Brien in Pocatello, ID | USD65,000-115,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

technical work

data management

client communication

cost estimating

design collaboration

project documentation

Project Support: Independently perform routine technical work in accordance with prescribed techniques and procedures. Information and data management related to projects and project management. Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer's expectations and standards.
Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication. Organize and assign project tasks to other staff members.
Documentation: Create cost estimates and project proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications and progress reports.
Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers' problems.
Mentorship: Leading others through the profession of mechanical engineering by providing opportunities to shape their skillset and career trajectories.
Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Collaborate on project designs, drawings and visual aids using standard computations and analysis.

Requirements

bachelors

mechanics

thermodynamics

heat transfer

fluid mechanics

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
Mechanics of Materials: Understanding stress, strain, fatigue, and failure in components.
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer: Essential for designing HVAC systems, engines, and industrial processes.
Fluid Mechanics: Used in pump systems, piping, hydraulics, and process equipment.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$20 billion

Annual Construction Value

Generates $20 billion in annual construction value across 17,300+ projects each year.

95 offices

Global Presence

Expanded to over 95 offices delivering high-impact, complex projects worldwide.

#9

MEP Giants Ranking

Recognized as #9 in the MEP Giants ranking among top design firms.

25 firms

Acquisitions

Acquired over 25 firms since 2019 to bolster sector reach.

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.

Culture + Values

Recognize that we are all owners with direct influence on the success of our company.
Do what is right, setting the standard for performance, integrity, and professionalism.
Provide positive energy, passion, and commitment to everything we do.
Embrace positive change and challenge the status quo.
Encourage the growth of our owners through training and opportunities for leadership.
Ensure the continuity of the firm through succession planning.
Contribute meaningfully to our communities.
Be open, direct, positive, and respectful to everyone.
Promote teamwork through commitment and trust.
Constructively communicate intentions and expectations.
Have fun together.
Recognize and reward accomplishments.
Manage performance fairly and consistently.
Attract and retain outstanding employee owners.
Set and achieve ambitious goals.
Be accountable for our actions.
Properly plan and execute all projects to ensure a reasonable profit.
Achieve life cycle cost savings for clients through resource conservation and sustainable design.
Tailor designs to each project, balancing project cost, maintenance, and performance.
Continuously improve our delivery to customers.
Serve each client as though they’re our only client.
Maintain a financially healthy firm.
Capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the firm.

Environment + Sustainability

100% Offset

Operational Energy

In-house services offset 100% of operational energy through design.

~238,000 Homes

Solar Array Power

Engineered one of North America’s largest DoD solar arrays.

800k Metric Tons

GHG Savings

Annual emissions avoided by solar array.

800 Panels

PV System

Flagship Walgreens store features an 800-panel PV system.

In‑house net zero architecture targets: offset 100% of operational energy through design services.
Delivered flagship zero‑energy Walgreens store with geothermal, LED/daylight controls, LEED Platinum, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, ASHRAE Technology Award.
Support clients with climate‑related master planning (e.g., Princeton’s 180‑building conversion to low‑temp hot water system toward net zero by 2046).
Designed CHP system for pharma plant aiming carbon neutrality by 2025 and carbon‑negative by 2030.
Execute energy audits, resource‑efficiency plans, decarbonization consulting, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, district energy systems, microgrids, geothermal/renewables.
Firm offers full net‑zero and sustainability consulting services including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge.
Publicly announced net zero service offerings; no stated corporate net zero target date.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as part of its ESG model.
Employee‑owner model: attracts and retains outstanding employee owners through fair performance management and recognition.
Leadership is committed to building a broader talent pool representing a wider spectrum of backgrounds and experiences.
No gender‑specific workforce statistics are available in public materials.

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Projects

Role

Description

technical work

data management

client communication

cost estimating

design collaboration

project documentation

Project Support: Independently perform routine technical work in accordance with prescribed techniques and procedures. Information and data management related to projects and project management. Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer's expectations and standards.
Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication. Organize and assign project tasks to other staff members.
Documentation: Create cost estimates and project proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications and progress reports.
Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers' problems.
Mentorship: Leading others through the profession of mechanical engineering by providing opportunities to shape their skillset and career trajectories.
Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Collaborate on project designs, drawings and visual aids using standard computations and analysis.

Requirements

bachelors

mechanics

thermodynamics

heat transfer

fluid mechanics

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
Mechanics of Materials: Understanding stress, strain, fatigue, and failure in components.
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer: Essential for designing HVAC systems, engines, and industrial processes.
Fluid Mechanics: Used in pump systems, piping, hydraulics, and process equipment.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$20 billion

Annual Construction Value

Generates $20 billion in annual construction value across 17,300+ projects each year.

95 offices

Global Presence

Expanded to over 95 offices delivering high-impact, complex projects worldwide.

#9

MEP Giants Ranking

Recognized as #9 in the MEP Giants ranking among top design firms.

25 firms

Acquisitions

Acquired over 25 firms since 2019 to bolster sector reach.

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.

Culture + Values

Recognize that we are all owners with direct influence on the success of our company.
Do what is right, setting the standard for performance, integrity, and professionalism.
Provide positive energy, passion, and commitment to everything we do.
Embrace positive change and challenge the status quo.
Encourage the growth of our owners through training and opportunities for leadership.
Ensure the continuity of the firm through succession planning.
Contribute meaningfully to our communities.
Be open, direct, positive, and respectful to everyone.
Promote teamwork through commitment and trust.
Constructively communicate intentions and expectations.
Have fun together.
Recognize and reward accomplishments.
Manage performance fairly and consistently.
Attract and retain outstanding employee owners.
Set and achieve ambitious goals.
Be accountable for our actions.
Properly plan and execute all projects to ensure a reasonable profit.
Achieve life cycle cost savings for clients through resource conservation and sustainable design.
Tailor designs to each project, balancing project cost, maintenance, and performance.
Continuously improve our delivery to customers.
Serve each client as though they’re our only client.
Maintain a financially healthy firm.
Capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the firm.

Environment + Sustainability

100% Offset

Operational Energy

In-house services offset 100% of operational energy through design.

~238,000 Homes

Solar Array Power

Engineered one of North America’s largest DoD solar arrays.

800k Metric Tons

GHG Savings

Annual emissions avoided by solar array.

800 Panels

PV System

Flagship Walgreens store features an 800-panel PV system.

In‑house net zero architecture targets: offset 100% of operational energy through design services.
Delivered flagship zero‑energy Walgreens store with geothermal, LED/daylight controls, LEED Platinum, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, ASHRAE Technology Award.
Support clients with climate‑related master planning (e.g., Princeton’s 180‑building conversion to low‑temp hot water system toward net zero by 2046).
Designed CHP system for pharma plant aiming carbon neutrality by 2025 and carbon‑negative by 2030.
Execute energy audits, resource‑efficiency plans, decarbonization consulting, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, district energy systems, microgrids, geothermal/renewables.
Firm offers full net‑zero and sustainability consulting services including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge.
Publicly announced net zero service offerings; no stated corporate net zero target date.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as part of its ESG model.
Employee‑owner model: attracts and retains outstanding employee owners through fair performance management and recognition.
Leadership is committed to building a broader talent pool representing a wider spectrum of backgrounds and experiences.
No gender‑specific workforce statistics are available in public materials.

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Projects