Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Entry Level Mechanical Engineer at Salas O’Brien engages in all phases of a project from programming to construction document development to construction administration. This role aims to grow individuals and nurture design talents.

Responsibilities

• Communicate design recommendations to clients, project teams, construction contractors, and vendors through presentations, meetings, emails, and phone calls.
• Develop and sustain relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing technical solutions through design and consulting services that address facility manager and/or owner's requirements.
• Participate in mechanical department standard development and maintenance.
• Assist other engineers and designers as a design engineer to generate project deliverables.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have taken or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Desires obtaining their Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a project team to efficiently produce project 3-D Revit models and construction documents of building mechanical systems.
• Ability to implement and utilize project-specific model and drawing standards.
• Excellent coordination skills with other project team members.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, able to find creative, innovative solutions to challenges.
• Exceptional listening, written, and verbal communication skills, and sensitivity to situations requiring effective communication and coordination with others.
• Ability to be delegated to and handle multiple tasks.
• Quickly adaptable to changes.
• A high standard of professionalism and customer service.

Skills

• Able to work within a project team to efficiently produce project 3-D Revit models and construction documents of building mechanical systems.
• Able to implement and utilize project specific model and drawing standards.
• Effective coordination work with other project team members.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, able to find creative, innovative solutions to challenges.
• Have excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills, and is sensitive to situations where it is necessary to effectively communicate and coordinate with others.

Benefits

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned firm committed to sustainability and fostering a culture of shared ownership. Total rewards include competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands and personal needs.

Location

Lafayette, Louisiana

Travel

Less than 20%

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.