Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning for mechanical systems. The role supports projects across industrial sectors, including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, specialty chemical, and manufacturing, through phases ranging from concept design to construction. The position is hybrid, combining in-office collaboration with remote-work flexibility, and candidates must reside within 30 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
2–5 years of professional or co-op experience in HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical systems.
Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and hold EIT certification.
Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexibility and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment on varied projects and tasks.
Ability to work independently and take initiative to move projects forward.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD.
Experience with Trane Trace3D or other load calculation software; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design, evaluate, and plan mechanical systems for industrial projects, supporting project teams from concept design through construction.
Perform heating and cooling load calculations and energy analysis using Trace3D and internally developed calculations.
Support senior engineers with field investigations, building surveys, and documentation of existing HVAC and plumbing systems and site conditions.
Select equipment for building HVAC systems in accordance with prepared calculations.
Write and edit project specifications.
Prepare detailed design documents, engineering reports, and technical studies, and maintain organized, accurate project documentation.
Research code compliance and communicate design considerations to senior engineers.
Coordinate mechanical system design with other engineering disciplines, architects, and project stakeholders.
Communicate with clients, contractors, and internal project teams in written and verbal formats about design intent and project updates.
Support project schedules, deliverable quality, and resolution of technical issues with internal team members and external partners.
Perform billable project work and engineering responsibilities consistent with utilization goals, contributing to successful project delivery.
Encourage collaborative discussion and development of ideas to create practical solutions to client challenges.
Accurately record meeting notes and follow-up lists for internal and external project teams.