The Mechanical Engineer will develop building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system designs while coordinating with project managers and other engineering disciplines. They are responsible for creating 3D Revit models and producing accurate construction documents for various facility types.
Requirements overview
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and have the intent to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are required to effectively manage project tasks and client expectations.
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Entry-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: You’ll be part of a team that provides creative solutions that
build success for our clients and employees. Your role will include developing
and sustaining relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing
technical solutions through design and consulting services that address the
facility manager and/or owner’s requirements.
Responsibilities: The types of projects that you may work on include:
* Laboratories
* Healthcare Facilities
* Manufacturing Facilities
* Industrial Facilities
* Office Facilities
* Educational Facilities
* Successful candidates have excellent problem solving and communication
skills, able to adjust work priorities, adapt to changes and can find
creative solutions to unique challenges.
As a Mechanical Engineer for projects, you will be required to work with other
building engineering staff to efficiently develop building HVAC, Plumbing, and
Fire Protection system designs. In addition, the Building Mechanical Engineer
coordinates with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers and Designers from
other disciplines on their project teams to coordinate the designs of the
project’s systems. The Mechanical Engineer will also create 3-D Revit models and
produce construction documents of building HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, have
taken or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and desires
obtaining their PE license. A Professional Engineering license is expected
once the required years of experience have been obtained. You will be
required to:
* Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, able to find creative, innovative
solutions to challenges.
* Have excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
* Be able to be delegated to
* Have excellent teamwork skills
* Be effective at handling multiple tasks
* Be able to quickly adapt to changes
* Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and customer service
* Be an ambassador of the firm to the public
Specifically, you will be required to:
* Clearly communicate design recommendations to our clients, project teams,
construction contractors and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email
and phone as necessary
* Work independently or as part of a team on projects with other technical
staff to develop the mechanical systems designs that are needed, assuring
that the work is accurate and coordinated, and that the quality assurance
measures have been followed.
* Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall
project schedule requirements.
* Able to work within a project team to efficiently produce project 3-D Revit
models and construction documents of building mechanical systems
* Will back check your own work to assure accuracy
* Able to implement and utilize project specific model and drawing standards
* Can effectively coordinate work with other project team members
* Participate in mechanical department standard development and maintenance
* Assist the work of other engineers and designers as a design Engineer to
generate project deliverables.
Location: Laconia, NH, Boston, MA or Portland, ME
Travel: Up to 5%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $78,000 - $82,000 USD per year.
Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including
skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
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
[https://salasobrien.com/benefits/].
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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,
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disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.