This is a great opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to build and lead a team on new construction projects!

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities are primarily focused 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 to develop effective working relationships.

The project clientele includes Federal Government, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, municipal and institutional Facilities.

In This Role, You Will

• Meet with clients to determine and document requirements
• Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of building types
• Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trace 700/3D, IES and similar programs
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
• Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
• Write/edit project specifications
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
• Complete code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services
• Perform QA/QC of design work
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
• 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

You Will Be a Great Fit If

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• You possess Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• You have a minimum of 10 years of design experience required
• You have a minimum of 2 years of project management experience (preferred)
• You have knowledge in the design of HVAC systems (required)
• You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines required

Skills/abilities

• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office (required)
• Ability to travel

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements
• Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance

Location: Baltimore, MD - Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)

Compensation: $110K-155K

Travel: 10% - 20% (locally and to other states such as Tennessee, West-Virginia, Pennsylvania, Oregon)

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.

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.