Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC system design and analysis for healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects.

The role emphasizes project leadership, client coordination, and cross-discipline collaboration, with a strong focus on practical, code-compliant engineering solutions. Candidates should have a NC PE license within 6 months and a proven track record in design leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Active North Carolina PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 15 years of design experience.
• LEED certification/experience not required but a plus.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to determine HVAC and ventilation requirements.
• Develop HVAC and ventilation system designs based on project scope and codes.
• Provide design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for various building types.
• Perform load/energy calculations using Trace 700, HAP, IES.
• Conduct existing building surveys and document HVAC systems.
• Prepare detailed design documents and reports.
• Coordinate with plumbing, structural, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Provide construction administration support and RFI responses.
• Oversee and guide junior engineers; lead project teams and client interactions.

Skills

HVAC system design

Project leadership

Client coordination

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Trace 700/IES/HAP

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 of 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 will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to determine and document HVAC and process ventilation requirements.
• Develop HVAC and specialized process ventilation system designs based on project scope, client RFPs, and hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of building types, including base building HVAC and specialty systems (fume/smoke exhaust, gas detection/monitoring, chemical treatment systems) for high-hazard process environments.
• Perform load/energy calculations using software such as Trace 700, Carrier HAP, IES, and similar programs.
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems, including comparative analysis between an existing reference facility and a target facility.
• Develop system design calculations and equipment selection for use in buildings.
• Evaluate material compatibility and equipment durability for mechanical systems operating in chemically aggressive or corrosive process environments.
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies.
• Complete code compliance research, including hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines, including plumbing, structural, electrical, fire protection, process, and security systems.
• Provide construction administration support, including RFI response and field-condition validation.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients.
• Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineering license in the state of North Carolina, or the ability to be licensed in North Carolina within 6 months of start date.
• A minimum of 15 years design experience.
• LEED certification/experience is not required but is a plus.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and 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

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

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.

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.

Education

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

A minimum of 15 years design experience.

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