Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
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. Job Summary: Salas O’Brien is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our HVAC design, plumbing, and fire protection projects in existing buildings. Projects include design, construction administration, and project management for building management system installations, HVAC systems & equipment retrofits, HVAC controls, and plumbing systems. As a Salas O’Brien design engineer, candidates will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence in existing buildings. This position offers significant leadership opportunity and exposure to premier institutional clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from accredited program
- New York State Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
- At least 4 years of relevant design experience in HVAC projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of NYC/NYS building, mechanical, and plumbing codes
- Ability to work independently with supervision and collaboratively in team environment.
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Time and project management skills
Nice To Haves
- New York State Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations with industry-standard load sizing software tools
- Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions
- Select and size HVAC and controls equipment
- Develop HVAC sequences of operation
- Prepare design drawings, specifications, and construction document packages
- Develop project cost estimates
- Perform computer-aided design (CAD)
- Coordinate with equipment vendors for product selections, cutsheets, and quotes
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts
- Conduct punch list and construction administration site surveys
- Support other engineering tasks as needed
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Five weeks of paid time off (base amount, including three weeks PTO and 10 office closure days)
- Parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) employer match up to 3.5%
- Additional employer contribution up to 1%, paid in shares of the company stock fund based on annual company performance
- RRSP employer match for Canada-based team members
- Multiple medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents, including $0 medical plan for individuals
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance (voluntary)
- Pet insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Continuing education through Salas O’Brien Academy and professional development tracks
- Licensing support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
