Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Fed-Florida Business Unit projects. The role focuses on mechanical and plumbing design, energy efficiency analysis, and coordination across disciplines, with responsibilities including construction administration and field support.

The position requires 8+ years of experience, a PE, and strong knowledge of ASHRAE/ASME/NFPA/NEC UFC codes, with CAD/Revit proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering degree required from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience.
• PE Certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Must have working knowledge of ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, NEC, UFC, and UFC codes; preference for FBC, IBC, IMC, IPC, AFMAN/SSMAN.

Responsibilities

• Perform project direct billable functions to maintain a personal utilization rate of 85%-90%.
• Ensure technical quality and design compliance with SOW, codes and standards.
• Oversee discipline-specific personnel and design execution.
• Perform engineering tasks such as site design, permitting, assessments, and construction management.
• Adhere to PMP and QC programs; may serve as Engineer of Record or Design Lead.
• Participate in Fed-Florida Quality Control and provide final approval of Mechanical work products.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure efficient scope integration.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design & analysis

Code knowledge (ASHRAE/ASME/NFPA/NEC)

MS 365 proficiency

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

At Salas O’Brien, 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.

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer functions as the overall technical lead for Fed-Florida Business Unit projects. Technical duties in Mechanical engineering require adaptability and versatility. Examples of the type of work to be performed include the design of mechanical and plumbing components and systems; engineering calculations and analysis of thermal and fluid dynamics; development of HVAC system designs for a variety of facility types; and fire protection and life safety system design and integration. Additional responsibilities encompass the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment, energy efficiency analysis, coordination of mechanical systems with other disciplines, construction administration and field support, as well as facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning for mechanical infrastructure. This position operationally reports to the Director of Design Operations.

Technical Responsibilities (85-90%)

• Perform project direct billable functions and responsibilities to maintain a personal utilization rate of 85%-90%.
• Responsible for the overall technical quality of assigned projects to ensure design compliance to meet SOW requirements and all applicable codes and standards.
• Oversees discipline-specific personnel and technical execution of design. This may include both local personnel and other internal business units within Salas O’ Brien.
• Responsible for performing engineering tasks such as site design, permitting, assessments, and construction management.
• Adheres to Project Management Plans (PMP) and Quality Control (QC) programs as assigned but does not change them without approval.
• May be assigned as Engineer of Record (EOR) and/or Design Lead.
• Participates in Fed-Florida Quality Control Program providing final approval of all Mechanical work products, performing Chief Engineer responsibilities, and/or performing Design Manager responsibilities when assigned (reference "Project Quality Control Policies and Processes").
• Ensure adherence to Fed-Florida’s quality control standards, including pass-through services/consulting.

Business Development Responsibilities (10-15%)

• Tactical business development - Review RFP/RFQ/SOW as well as prebid drawings and specifications to determine resource requirements and risk/benefit potential for each assigned proposal opportunity.
• Strategic business development – Support the Director in cultivating and maintaining Fed-Florida’s strategic growth targets and growth areas as requested.
• Oversee design-build coordination for Mechanical scope of work on assigned proposals. Coordinate subcontractor services that will be necessary or could impact the Mechanical scope of work. Ensure the GC Prime has sufficient technical input to competitively price their means-methods to construct the project.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to ensure related scopes have adequate level of effort with minimal redundancies on assigned proposals.
• Participate in go/no-go decisions, oral presentations, capture management, technical approach narratives, qualification packages, elevator pitches, industry days, and conferences as requested.
• As requested, identify/suggest opportunity-specific teammates, subcontractors (geotechnical, survey, SUE, structural, hazmat sampling, biological, cultural resources), hardware, software, training, badging, certifications, licenses, safety and travel needs that are likely to be required to perform the Mechanical scope of work. Clarify scope of services to clearly explain Fed-Florida’s understanding of the Mechanical scope of work through clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.

Operational Responsibilities (5-10%)

• Assists the Director of Mechanical Engineer in specialized projects to advance the growth of Fed-Florida. These tasks may include but are not limited to mentoring interns/new hires, providing input for process improvements, assisting in the development of our continuously growing training program.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering degree required from an ABET-accredited program
• 8+ years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience
• PE Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
• Must have working knowledge of the ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, NEC, UFC, and UFC codes; with a preference for knowledge of the FBC, IBC, IMC, and IPC, and AFMAN/SSMAN requirements.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other Mechanical system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
• Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Location:

Merritt Island, FL/Bethesda, MD

Travel

Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role for Merritt Island is $125,000-$135,000 USD per year and in Bethesda is $145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

• 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

About Us

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here. Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to making a positive impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We recognize that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are committed to designing 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 complemented by 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.

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, colour, 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.