Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, municipal and institutional Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market types
• Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trace 700, IES and similar programs
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
• Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
• Write/edit project specifications
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
• Complete code compliance research
• Coverage work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services
• Perform QA/QC of design work
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
• Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients
• Aid in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Requirements

• Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships
• Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Possess Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Have an LEED certification / experience
• Have a minimum of 8 years of design experience
• Have knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
• Have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines

Skills

• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office

About Salas O’Brien

Solas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We are committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. 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.