Entry Level Plumbing Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is looking for an Entry Level Plumbing Engineer in Lafayette, LA. This role involves engaging in all project phases, from programming to construction document development. You'll join a team dedicated to providing technical solutions for clients while developing key relationships with contractors.

The ideal candidate should possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills, and have a problem-solving mindset. This position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and professional development support.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate design recommendations clearly to clients and project teams.
• Develop mechanical systems designs while ensuring accuracy and coordination.
• Assist other engineers in generating project deliverables.

Skills

3-D Revit modeling

Mechanical systems design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

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 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.

Job Summary

The Entry Level Plumbing Engineer serves to engage in all phases of a project from programming to construction document development to construction administration. This involvement is intended to grow individuals and nurture design talents. You’ll be part of a team that provides creative solutions that build success for our clients and employees. Your role will include developing and sustaining relationships with in‑house teams and contractors while providing technical solutions through design and consulting services that address the facility manager and/or owner’s requirements.

In This Role, You Will

• Clearly communicate design recommendations to our clients, project teams, construction contractors and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary.
• Work independently or as part of a team on projects with other technical staff to develop the mechanical systems designs that are needed, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated, and that the quality assurance measures have been followed.
• Participate in plumbing department standard development and maintenance.
• Assist the work of other engineers and designers as a design Engineer to generate project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• You can provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work within a project team to efficiently produce project 3‑D Revit models and construction documents of building plumbing systems.
• Able to implement and utilize project specific model and drawing standards.
• Can effectively coordinate 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.
• Have excellent teamwork skills.
• Be effective at handling multiple tasks.
• Be able to quickly adapt to changes.
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and customer service.

Location

Lafayette, LA

Travel

Less than 10%.

Benefits

This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a 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

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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, colour, 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. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.