Senior Mechanical Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Austin, TX
•Onsite

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 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

  • 10 years of experience in HVAC design and construction
  • Solid understanding of duct design, piping design, air handlers, chiller, and boiler systems
  • Experience with performing load calculations, equipment selection and design, wet and dry side system design
  • Knowledge of CBC, CMC and CPC codes, DDC controls, Title 24, HAP or Energy Pro
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills in design and specifications
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude.
  • Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
  • Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team.
  • Experience with complex institutional projects.
  • Familiar with codes, standards and design guidelines.
  • Proficient in Revit and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated facilitation experience

Responsibilities

  • Design HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, air handling units, ductwork, piping and controls.
  • Develop mechanical system design calculations.
  • Perform QA/QC design work.
  • Lead a project team and managing projects.
  • Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
  • Complete code compliance research.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
  • Produce mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit software
  • Perform field investigations
  • Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming
  • Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • 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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