Senior Engineer- Mechanical

Salas O'Brien; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer with an electrical focus to independently design and coordinate electrical systems for diverse building projects.

You will develop calculations, prepare construction documents, and lead drafting activities with the project team. In this remote role, you will collaborate with architectural, structural, and mechanical disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure code-compliant, constructible solutions while aligning with client goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive electrical building-systems design experience with independent project execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical calculations and construction documents meeting quality standards.
• Design power distribution, lighting, and related electrical systems.
• Coordinate fire alarm, emergency power, and low-voltage requirements with the team and consultants.
• Provide modeling, drafting direction, and review submittals and shop drawings.
• Manage construction administration and maintain the log; communicate risks and changes to the team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

At Axiom, A Salas O’Brien Company 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 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:

The Senior MEP Engineer - Electrical Focus is responsible for the technical execution of projects ranging in scope and scale. This role independently designs and coordinates electrical systems, produces clear calculations and construction documents, directs modeling and drafting activities, and helps ensure the final deliverable is coordinated, constructible, code‑compliant, and aligned with client goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical calculations and construction documents that meet quality standards
• Design power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems within areas of technical proficiency.
• Perform load calculations, service and feeder sizing, voltage‑drop analysis, short‑circuit/coordination studies as applicable, and code review.
• Develop one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, control diagrams, specifications, and unique details.
• Coordinate fire alarm, emergency power, communications, and low‑voltage requirements with the project team and specialty consultants.
• Provide modeling and drafting direction, quality‑check own work, and present high‑level options to the Technical Lead when direction is required.
• Develop and execute sprint plan activities
• Create and communicate the plan of approach to the Project Manager.
• Define deliverable tasks, dependencies, and estimated hours.
• Prioritize high‑value, low‑risk activities that keep the project moving.
• Commit to and execute the plan; reconcile progress with the project team as needed.
• Communicate early and often when roadblocks, scope changes, or schedule risks are identified.
• Manage construction administration activities and report to the Technical Lead
• Maintain and update the construction administration log.
• Draft responses to RFIs for Technical Lead approval.
• Review electrical submittals and shop drawings and present recommendations to the Technical Lead.
• Evaluate substitutions, field conditions, and coordination conflicts; elevate scope‑creep concerns.
• Perform site visits, document observations, and support punch‑list and closeout activities.
• Independently communicate and manage client and consultant coordination
• Communicate independently through client meetings, calls, and email exchanges.
• Coordinate electrical design with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, utility, and specialty disciplines.
• Proactively identify coordination issues and offer practical solutions.
• Advise clients early on service strategy, distribution, redundancy, lighting, controls, energy performance, constructability, and system tradeoffs.
• Communicate decisions, action items, and updates to the project team.
• Participate in and execute continuous‑improvement activities
• Seek out and participate in continuing education and discipline‑specific development.
• Contribute to standards, details, specifications, calculation tools, and best practices.
• Support mentoring and technical development of engineers and BIM/modeling staff.
• Expand proficiency across system types, markets, delivery methods, and project scales.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive electrical building‑systems design experience, including independent project execution and construction administration.
• Demonstrated experience developing coordinated construction documents and communicating directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Revit and discipline‑specific lighting, power‑system analysis, and specification tools.
• Experience with multiple project types and delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical, energy, fire/life‑safety, and accessibility codes and standards.
• Experience mentoring technical staff and improving design standards or workflows.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering network opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

Location: Remote

Travel: Yes 10‑15%

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

Required

8+ years of progressive electrical building‑systems design experience, including independent project execution and construction administration.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

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