Senior Engineer- Mechanical

Salas O'Brien; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Buffalo, NY. This hybrid position involves technical leadership, mentoring staff, and complex design work across building system projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a PE license is preferred, and eight years of relevant experience. The expected salary ranges from $95,000 to $135,000 annually, along with a robust benefits package covering health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of engineering experience in building systems design.
• Ability to perform complex engineering evaluations and analyses.
• Experience with reviewing system performance and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex engineering assignments.
• Supervise and review work of Engineers and CAD Operators.
• Evaluate substitute equipment and conduct system performance reviews.

Skills

Complex engineering calculations

Mentoring junior engineers

Coordination across multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency with engineering software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) acceptable

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a fully competent engineering professional responsible for performing complex design work, making independent technical decisions, and applying advanced engineering principles across a variety of building system projects. This role provides technical leadership, mentors junior staff, conducts calculations and system analyses, evaluates equipment and system performance, and represents the firm in meetings requiring coordination across all design disciplines. The Senior Engineer ensures that project designs meet quality standards, client expectations, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex engineering assignments requiring independent judgment
• Supervise, coordinate, and review work of Engineers, Designers, and CAD Operators
• Develop technical reports, studies, and system analyses
• Evaluate substitute equipment and review system adjustments after installation
• Represent the firm in meetings and coordinate across all trades
• Perform engineering designs, calculations, and evaluations with advanced techniques
• Mentor junior engineers and support project technical leadership

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) accepted with intent to obtain PE
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience in building systems design
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering calculations, system analyses, and advanced technical evaluations
• Experience reviewing system performance, evaluating alternative equipment, and resolving field discrepancies
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, review design work, and provide quality control oversight
• Strong coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams including architects, designers, CAD staff, and clients
• Ability to represent the firm in client meetings, construction discussions, and design reviews
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software, codes, and industry standards

Location

Rochester or Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Travel

Up to 15%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $135,000 USD per year, hourly, non-exempt. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

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

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, color, 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.