Mechanical Engineer
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.
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer serves to provide technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, health care, and industrial facilities
In this role, you will:
- Develop the HVAC systems design of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs.
- Provide engineering design, evaluation and planning of mechanical systems for healthcare, science and technology, education, multi-family and commercial projects.
- Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trane 3D Plus and IES.
- Develop reports/studies.
- Write/edit project specifications.
- Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems.
- Provide construction administration services.
You will be a great fit if:
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- You possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license
- You have an LEED or similar sustainable design certification / experience
- You have 3 to 8 years of design experience
- You are knowledgeable in the design of HVAC systems
- You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
- You have experience as a project manager leading a multi-discipline design team.
- You have an excellent work ethic and attitude
Skills/abilities:
- Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
- Ability to lead and work as a team
- Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office
- Ability to travel
location: Uniontown, OH
Travel: 10%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also 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.
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, colour, 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.
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred 3 to 8 years of design experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- LEED or similar sustainable design certification
- 3 to 8 years of design experience
- Knowledge of HVAC system design
- Knowledge of codes, standards, and design guidelines
- Experience as a project manager leading a multi-discipline design team
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to travel
Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Salas O'Brien and has not been reviewed or approved by Salas O'Brien.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a base PTO allotment plus company office‑closure days and paid parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave is a standout component of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
Salas O'Brien Insights
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.







