Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)
Job Summary: Salas O'Brien is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join a unique co-located design team supporting the development of a world-class, net-zero corporate headquarters for a leading global healthcare organization in Nashville, Tennessee.
This is a rare opportunity to work side-by-side with architects, engineers, and design professionals in a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and performance. Team members will contribute to the design of a flagship facility that will set new standards for energy efficiency, occupant wellness, and environmental stewardship.
If you are passionate about integrated design, sustainable building systems, and creating lasting impact through engineering excellence, we invite you to be part of this transformational project.
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, MEP equipment manufacturers, contractors, and others to address mechanical design requirements and develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, health care, and industrial facilities
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Coordinate design with owner requirements, architectural design and other specialty consultants.
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience:
- You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is an asset.
- You have an LEED or similar sustainable design certification / experience
- You have 3 - 5 years of design experience
- You are proficient in Autodesk Revit.
- You are knowledgeable in the design of HVAC systems
- You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
- You have experience working with a a multi-discipline design team.
- You have an excellent work ethic and attitude
Location: Nashville, TN
Travel: Up to 10%
Compensation & Benefits:
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.
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.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
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 Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required 3 - 5 years of design experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 3-5 years of mechanical design experience
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
- Experience performing load/energy calculations using Trane 3D Plus and IES
- Knowledgeable in the design of HVAC systems
- Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
- Experience working with multi-discipline design teams
- LEED or similar sustainable design certification / experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Excellent work ethic and attitude
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.
