Senior Mechanical Engineer | Design Lead, HVAC & Piping

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Fed-Florida Business Unit projects in Merritt Island. You will design HVAC, piping, and fire protection systems, perform energy analyses, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams while ensuring compliance with codes and project requirements.

The role reports to the Director of Design Operations and requires 8+ years of experience, a PE, and experience with CAD/Revit. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering degree required from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience.
• PE Certification required.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, NEC, UFC codes; familiarity with FBC/IBC/IMC/IPC/AFMAN/SSMAN is preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu or similar modeling/drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Act as overall technical lead for Fed-Florida Business Unit projects.
• Design mechanical and plumbing components and systems and perform energy efficiency analyses.
• Coordinate with other disciplines; oversee technical execution and QA on assigned projects.
• Assist in construction administration and field support; participate in quality control programs.
• May serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) or Design Lead as needed.
• Support Fed-Florida’s growth targets through BD activities related to Mechanical scope.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project leadership

CAD / Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Code compliance

Energy efficiency

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

Tools

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Fed-Florida Business Unit projects in Merritt Island. You will design HVAC, piping, and fire protection systems, perform energy analyses, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams while ensuring compliance with codes and project requirements.

The role reports to the Director of Design Operations and requires 8+ years of experience, a PE, and experience with CAD/Revit. Travel up to 25% is expected.