Mechanical Designer Consultant

Mid-Level Mechanical Consultant

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 mid-level mechanical consultant completes mechanical design with little direction or input from supervisor/ mentor from project start through Construction Administration on a project of average complexity. 

Responsibilities:

In this role the primary role is to work on mechanical design with little direction or input from supervisor/ mentor from start to finish and through Construction Administration on a project of average complexity.

• Understands code requirements and properly applies them to the project.
• Seeks feedback/ validation on design decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply designs of increasing complexity.
• Perform individual aspects of mechanical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects.
• This is inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
  • HVAC – Split system/Package Heat Pumps, Chilled Water/Hot Water Hydronics, Steam/Condensate, Constant volume and variable volume air distribution systems.
  • Plumbing – Medical gas systems, Hot and cold water/waste and vent systems, Compressed air systems.
  • Fire Protection – Performance drawings and specification for wet pipe and dry pipe systems.

• Understands and implements cross-discipline coordination both internal and External.
• Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.
• Sees the mechanical construction of the project through completion; RFI’s owner/ architect/ contractor meeting attendance, submittals, construction observation site visits and reports.
• Performs appropriate field work to determine a design direction and develop record drawings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree
• Certifications/Registrations: Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred
• Experience: 2-8 years

Other Skills / Abilities:  

• Ability to work in Revit/Microsoft Office/ HVAC Load Analysis Program (HAP or TRACE)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment

Location: Charleston, SC

Travel: To project sites and to meet with clients

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Preferred Masters or better. Experience Required 2-8 years experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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