Project Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Project Engineer M/E Engineering, a Salas O’Brien company. 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. About Us: 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 know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and execution of building systems projects by applying established engineering principles, evaluating technical design criteria, and contributing to the development of high-quality construction documents. This role performs engineering computations, assists in establishing design concepts and project scope, and prepares plans and specifications that meet project requirements and technical standards. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with senior engineers, designers, CAD operators, architects, and clients to ensure coordinated, efficient, and accurate work throughout all phases of design. The position requires active involvement in project coordination, including supporting equipment selection and sizing, conducting project cost estimating, and reviewing the work of designers and CAD staff for completeness and accuracy. The Project Engineer participates in shop drawing review, resolves technical questions with guidance from senior staff, and contributes recommendations to improve engineering standards and design methodologies. This role builds technical depth, strengthens multidisciplinary collaboration skills, and develops a strong foundation for progression toward more senior engineering responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline required
Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively under the direction of senior engineering staff
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills
Ability to review shop drawings, check design accuracy, and support quality control processes
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including designers, CAD operators, architects, and clients
Competency in performing engineering calculations and evaluating system sizing, layouts, and design criteria
Strong understanding of engineering principles, system design concepts, and applicable codes
Ability to prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation
Two or more years of experience in building systems design or related engineering work