Mechanical Engineer-Healthcare
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. 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 work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services, including healthcare, science and technology, data centers, education, and more. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong healthcare design experience to support complex hospital-based projects in the Charleston market. This role requires hands-on technical expertise in designing mechanical systems for inpatient healthcare environments, along with the ability to engage directly with clients and support field-based project work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Approximately 12+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience designing mechanical systems for inpatient hospitals (experience must go beyond medical office buildings or outpatient facilities)
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and hydronic system design for healthcare applications
- Ability to be located in or relocate to Charleston, SC to support in-person fieldwork and client meetings
- Proven ability to work directly with clients in a professional, independent manner
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability and willingness to obtain
- Experience working on complex, large-scale healthcare projects
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Plan and design mechanical systems (HVAC and hydronic systems) for healthcare facilities, with a focus on inpatient hospital environments
- Design for critical healthcare spaces including operating rooms, compounding pharmacies, patient care areas, MRI rooms, and treatment spaces
- Develop and coordinate construction documents using REVIT
- Perform field work, site evaluations, and construction administration activities in the Charleston area
- Collaborate directly with clients and project stakeholders, serving as a confident and capable client-facing representative
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
