Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary:
The Senior 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, existing system studies, and master planning efforts. 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.
General Duties:
Manage the workload assignments of the Orlando office’s mechanical department
Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
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
Assist with construction administration services
Perform QA/QC of detailed design documents, reports, and studies
Meet with clients to determine and document requirements
Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients
Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews
Qualifications:
Minimum 15 years of design/engineering consulting experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related science
Florida PE License
Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office
Knowledge and understanding of Building Codes
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to lead and work as a team
Ability to solve problems and make analytical, timely, and well thought out decisions
Have an excellent work ethic and attitude
Location: Orlando, FL
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
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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, color, 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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 15 years of design or engineering consulting experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related science
- Florida Professional Engineer license
- Knowledge of AutoCAD
- Knowledge of Revit
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge and understanding of building codes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Problem-solving and analytical decision-making skills
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.
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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.
