Senior HVAC Engineer – Pharma & Critical Environments

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a senior HVAC engineer with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience to lead detailed HVAC design for new facilities and renovations.

The role includes technical leadership, guiding junior engineers, and coordinating with clients in a hybrid work environment. The candidate will manage scope, perform load calculations, and ensure code compliance while delivering high-impact engineering solutions across diverse industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12-15 years of HVAC/mechanical systems experience; 7+ years in pharma.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio; comity in other states.
• Proficient with design tools and codes for HVAC systems.
• Willingness to lead teams and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed HVAC system designs based on scope and RFPs.
• Lead projects and coordinate with other disciplines and clients.
• Provide construction administration and submittal review.
• Perform load calculations and energy analyses; validate system performance.
• Ensure code compliance and quality control per firm policies.
• Support business development and proposal development.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Load calculations

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Revit

AutoCAD

Trace3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a senior HVAC engineer with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience to lead detailed HVAC design for new facilities and renovations.

The role includes technical leadership, guiding junior engineers, and coordinating with clients in a hybrid work environment. The candidate will manage scope, perform load calculations, and ensure code compliance while delivering high-impact engineering solutions across diverse industrial markets.