Mechanical Engineer/ Designer

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 Mechanical Engineer/ Designer is focused on the design of a wide variety of HVAC systems for buildings such as K-12 schools, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces.

In this role, you will:

• Design Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems for various types of facilities
• Produce mechanical design drawings in Revit and AutoCAD software
• Perform field investigations
• Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming
• Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years design of HVAC systems
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
  • LEED certification / experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in Revit and BIM360, AutoCAD, and MS Office

• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.

Location: Houston, TX
Travel: Less than 10%
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