Mechanical Engineer/Designer

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 serves to design HVAC systems for buildings such as schools, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces. As a Salas O'Brien Mechanical Engineer, you will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence in new and existing buildings with significant leadership opportunity and exposure to premier clients.

Genral Duties:

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

Skills:

• You have demonstrated facilitation experience
• You have 3+ years of experience in HVAC design and construction
• You have a solid understanding of duct design, piping design, air handlers, chiller, and boiler systems
• You have experience with performing load calculations, equipment selection and design, wet and dry side system design
• You have knowledge of CBC, CMC and CPC codes, DDC controls, HAP or Energy Pro
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills in design and specifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred but not required
• 3+ years design experience in the MEP industry
• PE and/or EIT is a plus

Location: Baton Rouge, LA or New Orleans, LA
Travel: Negligible
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This role is 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
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - salasobrien.com/benefits

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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