Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Level – Data Center Projects

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovations, including HVAC, BMS controls, and plumbing.

Lead technical design efforts and coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams on construction drawings and specifications. The role involves site visits across the U.S., delivering high-quality documents, and driving energy-efficient solutions for data centers and high-tech facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing HVAC systems for datacenters, telecom, or other high-tech/industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but EIT acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, designers, and BIM Specialists on complex design and construction documents.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to deliver a well-integrated project.
• Lead smaller projects with limited direction and supervise junior engineers.
• Develop marketing, project management, and proposal-writing skills.
• Visit project sites to gather information and review new work.
• Perform design calculations and select equipment for building systems.
• Prepare design documents, reports, and specifications.
• Ensure code compliance and provide construction administration services.
• QA/QC of design work and project oversight.

Skills

Team leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovations, including HVAC, BMS controls, and plumbing.

Lead technical design efforts and coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams on construction drawings and specifications. The role involves site visits across the U.S., delivering high-quality documents, and driving energy-efficient solutions for data centers and high-tech facilities.