Mechanical Controls Engineer I
OEI (O'Brien Engineering & Architecture) is seeking a full-time Mechanical Controls Engineer with 0-3 years of experience to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative MEP team. The Mechanical Controls Engineer I position will collaborate with a multidisciplinary A/E team and will work on municipal, land development, private, industrial, healthcare, military/defense, and other projects using Revit and AutoCAD software.
Mechanical Controls Engineer I Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical design in MEP related projects working alongside and coordinating with all disciplines and clients.
- Working knowledge of building and building system codes and standards: (IBC, IECC, IMC, ASHRAE, standards and NFPA standards.
- Supervise the installation of the designed systems and equipment.
- Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and design analyses.
- Attend client meetings and represent the mechanical interests of the firm.
- Design mechanical systems, air and water side and related controls.
- Assists in determining and developing project scope.
- Assists in collection of field data, including directing subconsultants.
Mechanical Controls Engineer Qualifications:
- 0-3 years of experience designing mechanical HVAC systems for commercial buildings, health care and federal projects required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, time management required.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and standards: UPC, IPC, IMC, NFPA, ASHRAE & IBC.
- Design background and understanding of systems and applications in buildings and facilities, including coordination with other disciplines – mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and architectural.
- Proficiently use Revit, building load and energy modeling software (OEI uses Trane Trace 700), Bluebeam, AutoCAD
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas (or license in another state with the ability and commitment to obtain Texas license within 12 months.)
- LEED accreditation (preferred).
Mechanical Controls Engineer I Benefits: If you believe you have the qualifications and experience and are interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you. OEI offers competitive salary and benefits including:
- Medical, vision, dental
- Simple IRA with 3% matching,
- Basic Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- Basic Disability Insurance
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- 8 Paid Holidays in addition to PTO
Company Description: OEI is a full design services firm with a big company future, and we are looking for motivated and qualified team players to join us on the journey. We were founded nearly 40 years ago in 1987; today, we serve clients throughout the US and its territories serving on federal, healthcare, military, local government, and institutional projects. We’ve had significant success in winning many large federal contracts, providing a work pipeline that extends well into 2035. We also have a well-established, growing municipal, land development and private practice. OEI is honored as the recipient of the National Society of American Military Engineers' Robert Flowers Small Business Award of the 2020. OEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Texas HUB, and NCTRCA SBE firm.
OEI's foundations: teamwork, entrepreneurial mindset (taking ownership of the problem and the solution), continuous improvement, competence, ethical behavior
What makes us unique?
We offer high expertise in a small package
We are structured to hear, understand, and solve customer problems
We have a culture of training and employee development
Are you ready to work in a dynamic, challenging, rewarding environment? Let's talk. See how we can partner together in a way that our best efforts will help build your career and your best efforts will strengthen our company in a way that is measurable, recognized, and appreciated.
O’Brien Engineering & Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Skills Required
- 0-3 years of experience designing mechanical HVAC systems for commercial buildings, healthcare, and federal projects
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and standards, including UPC, IPC, IMC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and IBC
- Design background and understanding of building and facility systems and applications
- Ability to coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines
- Proficiency with Revit, building load and energy modeling software, Trane TRACE 700, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Professional Engineer registration in Texas, or another state license with the ability and commitment to obtain a Texas license within 12 months
- LEED accreditation
What We Do
O’Brien Engineering, Inc. (OEI) is a North Texas multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and environmental firm serving public and private clients nationwide. Originally focused on civil engineering and surface-water problems, it now provides architectural and engineering design, facilities and infrastructure planning, water-resources work, real-estate support, project management, and construction-phase services. Its disciplines include civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering, as well as architecture and interior design.







