Mechanical Plumbing Consultant I

Ultipro; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a mid-level mechanical engineer to support design and calculations on building projects in Charleston, SC. You will follow standard engineering practices, prepare simple plans, and seek guidance from mentors to deliver quality work.

The role emphasizes field work, meeting with clients, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the potential for performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering.
• Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
• Experience with Revit, HVAC concepts, and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares simple and routine mechanical engineering designs and calculations following standard practices.
• Seeks design direction from mentors and references code.
• Performs field work to document existing conditions and supports project teams.
• Meets with clients regarding project design and coordination.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality designs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Field work willingness

Driver's license

Teamwork

Ability to work >40 hrs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering exam preferred

Tools

Revit

HVAC Load Analysis (HAP/TRACE)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.

Performs individual aspects of mechanical/plumbing engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects. This is inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• HVAC – Split system/Package Heat Pumps, Chilled Water/Hot Water

distribution systems.

• Plumbing – Medical gas systems, Hot and cold water/waste and vent

systems, Compressed air systems.

• Fire Protection – Performance drawings and specification for wet pipe and dry pipe systems.

Independent problem-solving, decision-making ability, and application of engineering principles.

Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.

Meets with Clients regarding electrical engineering design and projects.

Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree

Certifications/Registrations: Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to work in Revit/Microsoft Office/ HVAC Load Analysis Program (HAP or TRACE)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment

Location: Charleston, SC

Travel: To project sites and to meet with clients

This role is eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

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

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

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