Impactful Mechanical Engineer & Designer - HVAC Focus

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Salas O'Brien, Inc. in Richmond, VA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to design HVAC systems for new facilities, additions, and renovations, preparing construction drawings, specifications, and existing system studies.

You will meet with clients, project teams, and code officials to address mechanical issues and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines on education, healthcare, commercial, and institutional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience is a plus.
• 2-4 years of design experience in mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC design and codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Ability to oversee junior engineers and provide guidance.
• Experience coordinating with other disciplines and providing construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC system designs for projects based on scope or client RFPs.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for multiple markets.
• Perform load/energy calculations using software (Trace 700, IES, etc.).
• Conduct existing building surveys and document HVAC systems.
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports and studies.
• Coordinate information with mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines.
• Ensure code compliance and provide construction administration services.

Skills

HVAC design

Verbal & written communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Salas O'Brien, Inc. in Richmond, VA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to design HVAC systems for new facilities, additions, and renovations, preparing construction drawings, specifications, and existing system studies.

You will meet with clients, project teams, and code officials to address mechanical issues and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines on education, healthcare, commercial, and institutional projects.