Senior HVAC Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer to provide detailed engineering design of HVAC systems for new facilities, additions, and renovations to existing facilities. The role supports a variety of industrial and manufacturing markets, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry. The engineer will provide technical leadership to the department, guide less experienced team members through the HVAC design process, lead project teams, and serve as a primary client contact during design. The position has a hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The candidate must reside within 30 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio, and may travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
12–15 years of professional experience in HVAC and related mechanical systems, including at least 7 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio, with the ability to acquire licenses in other states through comity application.
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Trace3D or other load-calculation software.
Expertise in developing and designing HVAC systems, including critical-environment systems.
Understanding of codes, standards, and HVAC design best practices.
Ability to adapt and work on varied projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to move projects forward.
Must reside within 30 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed and efficient HVAC system designs based on project scope and/or client requests for proposals.
Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of HVAC systems across market types, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry.
Perform load and energy calculations using software such as Trane Trace3D and internally developed calculation tools.
Conduct existing-building surveys and document existing HVAC systems.
Develop system design calculations and select equipment for buildings.
Write and edit project specifications.
Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies.
Research code compliance requirements.
Coordinate work with other disciplines.
Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and punch-list walks.
Perform quality-control checks on other engineers’ work in accordance with company policies.
Oversee and guide junior engineers.
Lead project teams and serve as the primary client contact during the design process.
Assist with procuring new work, including developing client relationships, participating in project interviews, and preparing engineering scopes of work, fees, and proposals.