Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for HVAC design and project management. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment, ensuring sustainable solutions for existing buildings. Join a team dedicated to engineering excellence, where your contributions will shape the future of building management systems and HVAC retrofits. With a focus on personal growth and development, this position promises a rewarding career path with comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Five weeks of paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

401(k) employer match

Multiple medical, dental and vision plans

Employer-paid disability and life insurance

Continuing education support

Licensing support

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant consulting engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Prepare design drawings and specifications.
• Develop project cost estimates.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Project Management

HVAC Design

Field Surveys

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

New York State Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Industry-standard load sizing software

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer

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

Salas O’Brien is currently seeking a mechanical design engineer and project manager for our HVAC design, plumbing, and fire protection projects in existing buildings. Projects include design, construction administration, and project management for building management system installations, HVAC systems & equipment retrofits, HVAC controls, and plumbing systems.

As a Salas O’Brien design engineer, candidates will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence in existing buildings. This position offers significant leadership opportunity and exposure to premier institutional clients.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations with industry-standard load sizing software tools
• Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions
• Select and size HVAC and controls equipment
• Develop HVAC sequences of operation
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and construction document packages
• Develop project cost estimates
• Perform computer-aided design (CAD)
• Coordinate with equipment vendors for product selections, cutsheets, and quotes
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts
• Conduct punch list and construction administration site surveys
• Support other engineering tasks as needed
  
  

Required Skills Include

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from accredited program
• New York State Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
• 4-7 years of relevant consulting engineering experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of NYC/NYS building, mechanical, and plumbing codes
• Ability to work independently with supervision and collaboratively in team environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Time and project management skills
  
  

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $90,000-$125,000/year

Travel: 10%

Company Benefits Include

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Five weeks of paid time off (base amount, including three weeks PTO and 10 office closure days)
• Parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) employer match up to 3.5%
• Additional employer contribution up to 1%, paid in shares of the company stock fund based on annual company performance
• RRSP employer match for Canada-based team members
• Multiple medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents, including $0 medical plan for individuals
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance (voluntary)
• Pet insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education through Salas O’Brien Academy and professional development tracks
• Licensing support
• International sponsorship.
  
  

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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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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