Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 and employee support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in the United States seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems with a focus on HVAC and ventilation. You will work across healthcare, federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors.

The role emphasizes lead project teams, client liaison, and QA/QC of design work, with opportunities for advancement and involvement in client interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• “Active Professional Engineering license in NC or ability to be licensed in NC within 6 months of start date.”
• Minimum of 5 years design experience.
• LEED certification/experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to determine HVAC and process ventilation requirements.
• Develop HVAC and specialized process ventilation system designs based on project scope and client RFPs.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for various building types.
• Perform load/energy calculations using software such as Trace 700, Carrier HAP, IES, and similar programs.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and provide construction administration support.

Skills

5+ years design experience

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Write/edit project specifications.

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.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems.

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

• Meet with clients to determine and document HVAC and process ventilation requirements.
• Develop HVAC and specialized process ventilation system designs based on project scope, client RFPs, and hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
• Provide engineering 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.
• Write/edit project specifications.
• 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.
• Perform QA/QC of design work.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients.
• Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineering license in the state of North Carolina, or the ability to be licensed in North Carolina within 6 months of start date.
• A minimum of 5 years design experience.
• LEED certification/experience is not required 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

About Us

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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.

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.