Senior HVAC Design Engineer - Lead Projects & Systems

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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 support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer in Austin, TX to design HVAC systems for diverse building types, including K-12 and retail spaces.

You will lead projects, perform design calculations, and coordinate with Owners and Architects to ensure code compliance and on-time delivery. The role requires extensive experience with ductwork, chiller/boiler systems, Revit or AutoCAD drawings, and strong communication skills to guide junior engineers and collaborate across

Qualifications

• HVAC design with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of CBC, CMC and CPC codes, DDC controls, Title 24, HAP or Energy Pro.
• Experience with load calculations and equipment selection and design.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, air handling units, ductwork, piping and controls.
• Develop mechanical system design calculations.
• Lead a project team and managing projects.
• Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
• Complete code compliance research.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Produce mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit software
• Perform field investigations
• Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming
• Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Duct design

Piping design

Chiller systems

Boiler systems

Load calculations

Equipment selection

Revit

AutoCAD

DDC controls

Title 24

Energy Pro

Education

High School or better

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer in Austin, TX to design HVAC systems for diverse building types, including K-12 and retail spaces.

You will lead projects, perform design calculations, and coordinate with Owners and Architects to ensure code compliance and on-time delivery. The role requires extensive experience with ductwork, chiller/boiler systems, Revit or AutoCAD drawings, and strong communication skills to guide junior engineers and collaborate across