Mechanical Engineer – Building HVAC Systems

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien Tysons, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to design HVAC systems for diverse facilities. You will produce drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, perform field investigations, and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, adaptability across projects, and delivering high-impact engineering solutions for a broad client base in a people-first, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Bachelor's or Master’s in an Engineering field.
• Experience: 5+ years in HVAC design and construction.
• Technical skills: duct design, piping design, air handlers, heat pumps, boilers; load calculations; equipment selection; code knowledge including IBC/IMC/IECC; DDC controls; HAP or Energy Pro.

Responsibilities

• Design Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems for various facilities.
• Produce mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Perform field investigations.
• Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming.
• Coordinate and communicate information across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.

Skills

Duct design

Piping design

Air handlers

Heat pumps

Boilers

Load calculations

Equipment selection

Code knowledge (IBC/IMC/IECC)

DDC controls

Energy Pro / HAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Salas O’Brien Tysons, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to design HVAC systems for diverse facilities. You will produce drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, perform field investigations, and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, adaptability across projects, and delivering high-impact engineering solutions for a broad client base in a people-first, employee-owned firm.