Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare

About Us

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 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.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Owns complex mechanical projects from start to finish.
• Performs individual aspects of mechanical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects, including:
  • HVAC – Split system/Package Heat Pumps, Chilled Water/Hot Water Hydronics, Steam/Condensate, Constant volume and variable volume air distribution systems.
  • Plumbing – Medical gas systems, Hot and cold water/waste and vent systems, Compressed air systems.
  • Fire Protection – Performance drawings and specification for wet pipe and dry pipe systems.
• 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 and external.
• Serve as technical expert related to Mechanical Engineering.
• Present at local technical conferences on mechanical topics and attend project interviews and marketing events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides mentoring to Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Consultants.

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

Location & Travel

Charleston, SC. Travel to project sites and to meet with clients is required.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
  • 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.