Vice President, Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager

Salas O Brien • San Diego, CA

108d • $175,000 - $210,000

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) in California preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and project management, with a strong portfolio of healthcare projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence, integrate, and align teams across regions.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary leader for the Southern California Mechanical team, focusing on building and leading a dedicated team in San Diego.
• Lead strategy, growth, and technical delivery for healthcare, science, and technology clients.
• Build and grow a specialized team of mechanical and plumbing engineers and designers focused on healthcare, science, and technology projects.
• Act as both Project Manager and Engineer-of-Record on projects.
• Coordinate with local mechanical leaders to supplement team resources as project needs evolve.
• Connect and strengthen healthcare MEP offerings across Southern California, collaborating with counterparts in other disciplines and offices.
• Work closely with local leaders for BIM and setup support, allowing the team to focus on core engineering and design.
• Support and expand key projects while pursuing and winning new clients and projects in the healthcare, science, and technology sectors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Paid time off (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid leave programs for military service and new parents.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree