Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare

Salas O'Brien•Mount Pleasant, SC
•Onsite

About The Position

The senior level mechanical engineer completes mechanical design for healthcare projects from project start through project finish. 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree
  • PE, registered in South Carolina and other states as required
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Ability to work in Revit/Microsoft Office/ HVAC Load Analysis Program (HAP or TRACE)
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent customer service capabilities.
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
  • Work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Owns complex mechanical projects from start to finish.
  • Performs individual aspects of mechanical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects.
  • Assigns and manages tasks to Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Consultants I, II, and III.
  • Manages cross-discipline coordination both internal and external to our company.
  • Performs appropriate field work to determine a design direction, including making educated decisions on system upgrades.
  • Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.
  • Manages the mechanical peer review/ QC of work performed by others at our company.
  • Is a leader for office in mechanical technical situations.
  • Manages Clients related to mechanical engineering design.
  • Attends and directs pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for mechanical projects.
  • Manages the mechanical construction process: RFI’s, owner/ architect/contractor meeting attendance, submittals, construction observation site visits and reports.
  • Determine the scope of services required for mechanical projects which may include conducting field surveys, meeting with clients, analysis and selection of systems, evaluating project budgets, completing design documents and technical specifications.
  • Develop fee proposals for mechanical engineering projects.
  • Manage mechanical engineering projects both internal to DWG and external.
  • Technical expert for DWG related to Mechanical Engineering.
  • Present at local technical conferences on mechanical topics and attends project interviews and marketing events.
  • Provides mentoring to Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Consultants.

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
  • performance-based bonuses
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