Senior Central Plant Engineer — Industrial Utilities Lead (Hybrid)

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Dublin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead central plant utility system design for industrial sectors.

The role focuses on boiler, chiller, cooling tower, steam/condensate, and distribution networks with technical leadership over engineers and coordination across disciplines. The candidate will work in a hybrid environment with potential travel up to 25% and must reside within 30 miles of Columbus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio is required.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in central plant utility systems in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed central plant utility system designs for industrial markets.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning for central plant systems.
• Perform thermal, mass balance, and pressure loss calculations.
• Size and select control valves, regulators, and instrumentation.
• Conduct facility surveys and document systems.
• Prepare design documents, reports, and studies.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and provide construction administration.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Assist in securing new work via client relations and project proposals.

Skills

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Bentley AutoPipe

PipeFlo

AFT Arrow

AFT Fathom

Central plant design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio

Tools

Central plant utility system analysis

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead central plant utility system design for industrial sectors.

The role focuses on boiler, chiller, cooling tower, steam/condensate, and distribution networks with technical leadership over engineers and coordination across disciplines. The candidate will work in a hybrid environment with potential travel up to 25% and must reside within 30 miles of Columbus.