Mid-Level 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.
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 Engineer serves to focus on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, and existing system condition studies. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues and develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, hospitality, municipal, and institutional facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market types
- Develop HVAC system designs for projects based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
- Review junior engineer’s design calculations and selection of equipment
- Write/edit project specifications
- Code compliance research
- Coordinate work with other disciplines
- Provide construction administration services
- Perform QA/QC of detailed design documents, reports, and studies
- Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Revit software
- Knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD and MS Office
- Knowledge and understanding of Building Codes
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.)
- Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to solve problems and make analytical, timely, and well thought out decisions
- Have an excellent work ethic and attitude
- Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of design/engineering consulting experience is preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related science
- Florida PE License (or on path to obtain)
Work Environment:
- This position requires occasional travel to client locations.
- Work is typically performed in an office setting, with some time spent in the field and at client locations.
Location: Orlando, FL
Travel: Occasional travel to client locations
Benefits:
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.
Third-Party Agency Notice
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related science
- Florida Professional Engineer license or demonstrated progress toward obtaining one
- Minimum 3 years of design or engineering consulting experience
- Proficiency in Revit
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge and understanding of building codes
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes, including ASHRAE and SMACNA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
