Senior MEP Engineer - Remote, Impactful Growth

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer - Mechanical Focus for remote work.

You will independently design and coordinate HVAC and plumbing systems, produce calculations and construction documents, and lead BIM coordination across disciplines to ensure code-compliant, client-focused outcomes. The role requires a PE license, 8+ years of experience, and strong coordination with architects, structural and electrical teams, with travel 10-15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive mechanical building-systems design experience, including independent project execution and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical systems.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, system sizing, energy analysis, and code review.
• Develop system schematics, sequences, schedules, specifications, and unique details.
• Provide modeling and drafting direction and coordinate BIM deliverables.
• Quality-check own work and provide options to Technical Lead.
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and specialty disciplines.
• Advise clients early on system selection, lifecycle considerations, and energy performance.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Load calculations

BIM coordination

Code compliance

Project coordination

Mentoring staff

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Energy modeling tools

Calculation tools

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer - Mechanical Focus for remote work.

You will independently design and coordinate HVAC and plumbing systems, produce calculations and construction documents, and lead BIM coordination across disciplines to ensure code-compliant, client-focused outcomes. The role requires a PE license, 8+ years of experience, and strong coordination with architects, structural and electrical teams, with travel 10-15%.