Mechanical Designer

Salas O'Brien; Greenville (SC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Descrizione del lavoro

Salas O’Brien in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create mechanical designs and drawings for diverse projects, including healthcare, industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors. The role emphasizes base building HVAC and specialty systems within a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform load calculations, evaluate equipment durability, and prepare detailed design documentation, collaborating across disciplines to ensure code compliance and construction success.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design including base building HVAC and specialty systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• LEED certification/experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop HVAC and specialized process ventilation system designs per project scope and RFPs.
• Plan mechanical systems for various building types including base building HVAC and specialty systems.
• Perform load/energy calculations using standard software.
• Conduct existing building surveys and document HVAC systems.
• Prepare design calculations and equipment selections.
• Coordinate work with plumbing, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Provide construction administration support and RFI responses.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

HVAC

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Team coordination

Strumenti

Trace 700

Carrier HAP

IES

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Mechanical Designer will provide mechanical design services to support production of construction drawings and specifications for our clients. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC and specialized process ventilation system designs based on project scope, client RFPs, and hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
• Provide design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of building types, including base building HVAC and specialty systems (fume/smoke exhaust, gas detection/monitoring, chemical treatment systems) for high-hazard process environments.
• Perform load/energy calculations using software such as Trace 700, Carrier HAP, IES, and similar programs.
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems, including comparative analysis between an existing reference facility and a target facility.
• Develop system design calculations and equipment selection for use in buildings.
• Evaluate material compatibility and equipment durability for mechanical systems operating in chemically aggressive or corrosive process environments.
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies.
• Complete code compliance research, including hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines, including plumbing, structural, electrical, fire protection, process, and security systems.
• Provide construction administration support, including RFI response and field-condition validation.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design including base building HVAC and specialty systems (fume/smoke exhaust, gas detection/monitoring, chemical treatment systems).
• LEED certification/experience is not a requirement but is a plus.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
• Must be a US Citizen.
  
  

Locations:

Charlotte, NC

Raleigh, NC

Greenville, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC

Columbia, SC

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

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
  
  

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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.