Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Orlando, FL, focusing on the design of mechanical systems for various projects. The role requires technical leadership, client interaction, and the ability to produce high-quality construction documents. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a strong educational background in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Florida Professional Engineer license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design for mechanical systems across various market types.
• Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients.
• Conduct existing building surveys and document HVAC systems.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Knowledge of Building Codes

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Florida PE License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

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 Mechanical Engineer serves to focus on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies, and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues and develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, hospitality, municipal, and institutional facilities.

General Duties :

• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market types
• Develop HVAC system designs for projects based on scope of work and / or client RFPs
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
• Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
• Write / edit project specifications
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
• Code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services
• Perform QA / QC of design work
• 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

Skills :

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office

Knowledge and understanding of Building Codes

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple projects

Ability to lead and work as a team

Ability to solve problems and make analytical, timely, and well thought out decisions

Have an excellent work ethic and attitude

Qualifications :

Minimum 10 years' design experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related science

Florida PE License

Location : Orlando, FL

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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.

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